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PRINTED  BY  JAMES  LUCAS  AND  E.  K.  DEAVER, 

No.  19  S.  Calvert  street. 
1832. 


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TABULAR  VIEW  OF  CONTENTS. 


Hymn 

I.  THE  SCRIPTURES,             .           _            _  1 

II.  BEING  AND  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD,      -  13 

III.  TRINITY,    >            -           .            -           .  41 

IV.  PRAISE  TO  GOD,        -           -            -           .  44 

V.  THE  WORKS  OF  GOD,     -            -           -  58 

VI.  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD,        -            -            -  65 

VII.  FALL  AND  DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN,    -  89 

VIII.  CHRIST,         -            -            -            -           >  99 

1.  His  Divinity,         -            >            _            _  jb, 

2.  His  Incarnation,           -             -             _             _  102 

3.  His  Life  and  Ministry,       -            -            -  114 

4.  His  Sufferings  and  Death,         -             _             _  122 

5.  His  Resurrection,  Ascension,  Intercession  and 

Glory,           -----  144 

IX.  NAMES  AND  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST,  161 

Star  of  Bethlehem,       -             -             -             -  ib. 

Morning  Star,        -             -             _             _  igg 

Rock  of  ages,               -            -            _            _  154 

Friend,       -----  165 

Refuo-e,            -            -            -            -            -  167 

Physician,                -             _             _             _  153 

Paschal  Lamb,             .             -            _            _  I7O 

X    HOLY  SPIRIT.        -           -           -           -  172 

XI.  THE  GOSPEL  CALL.             -            -           -  182 

1.  Inviting. — General  invitations,  -  -  ib. 
From  the  love  of  Christ,  -  -  -  197 
From  the  examples  of  sinners  received,  -  205 
From  the  happiness  of  the  Christian  in  the 

present  and  future  life,     -            -            -  203 

2.  Awakenmg — ^The  evil  of  sin,  -  -  -  216 
The  sinner's  helplessness,  -  -  -  217 
Vanity  and  uncertainty  of  life,  -  -  219 
Danger  of  the  Holy  Spirit's  withdrawing  his 

influences,     -            -             -             _             _  228 

The  certainty  of  death  and  judgment,         -  231 


CONTENTS.  Vll 

XII.  PENITENCE  OF  THE  AWAKENED 

SINNER.           -            -            -            -  248 

1.  Prayer  for  penitence,   -            -            -            -  ib. 

2.  Penitence,               _            _            _            _  254 

XIII.  SUPPLICATION  FOR  THE  DIVINE 

MERCY.            -            -            -            -  270 

XIV.  SALVATION  THROUGH  JESUS  CHRIST,  303 

1.  The  sinner  trusting  in  Christ  for  salvation, 

(faith)          -             -             -             -             -  ib. 

2.  The  gracious  nature  of  this  salvation,         -  316 

3.  True^faith  accompanied  by  a  lioly  life,              -  323 

4.  Addresses  to  Christ,  and  gratitude  for  redeem- 

ing love,  -----  324 

XV.  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE,          -           ^  355 

1.  The  convert  entertaining  hope  of  pardon ;  and 

the  happiness  of  the  Christian,          -             -  ib. 

2.  Communion  with  Christ  and  love  to  him,     -  373 

3.  Doubts  and  fears,          -             -             -             -  395 

4.  Spiritual  declension,             _             _             _  405 

5.  Backslider  returning,                -             _             _  412 

6.  Sanctification  and  Christian  graces,             -  420 

7.  The  Christian  life  figuratively  described  as  Tak- 

ing up  the  Cross,             _             _             _  442 

A  pilgrimage,               _            _            _            _  447 

A  voyage,                -            -            -            -  457 

Scene  of  troubles,         -             -             _             -  453 

A  warfare,               -            _            _            _  452 

A  desert,          -----  455 

8.  Christian  assurance  and  confidence  in  God,  466 

9.  Christian  in  the  prospect  of  death,        -            -  474 

XVI.  THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE.      -           -  483 

1.  The  word  of  God,  {See  hymns  from  1  to  12 

inclusive.^     -  -  -  ~ 

2.  Prayer  private,       -            -            _            _  433 
Social,              -            -            -          --            -  488 

3.  Public  worship,      -     ,       -            -            _  490 

4.  Baptism  of  infants,       -             -             _             _  sqq 
Of  adults,  -----  511 

5.  The  Lord's  supper,  [See  hymns  from  99  to  171 

inclusive.'\ 

XVII.  KINGDOM  AND  CHURCH  OF  CHRIST.  528 

General  and  Missionary  Hymns,    -            •  ib. 

Pastoral,           -----  555 

Ordination  and  Licensure,                -             -  565 

Congregational. — Seeking  a  Minister,              -  570 


via  CONTENTS. 

Having  obtained  a  Minister,  -  -  571 
Sickness  of  their  Minister,  -  -  _  575 
The  Minister  going;  on  a  Journey,  -  576 
Death  of  their^Minister,  -  -  -  577 
State  of  Decline,  -  -  -  -  579 
In  a  state  of  Revival,  -  -  -  -  583 
On  Admitting  Members  to  Sacramental  Com- 
munion, -  -  -  _  _  588 
Confirmation  Hymns,  -  -  -  ib. 
For  election  of  Church  Officers,  -  -  593 
Laying  the  corner  stone  of  a  Church,  -  594 
Consecration  of  a  Church,       -            _  _      595 

XVni.  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS  AND  CIR- 
CUMSTANCES.             -            -            -  598 

Seasons,           -            -            -            -  -        ib. 

Spring,       -             -             -             -       •     -  601 

Summer  and  Harvest,              _            _  _      603 

Autumn,    -----  605 

Winter,            -             -             -             -  -       606 

New  Year,             -            -            -            _  607 

Morning  Hymns,        -            -            -  -      611 

Evening  Hymns,  -             -             -             -  629 

Birth-day  Hymns,       -            -            -  -       643 

Wedding  Hymns,                _             _             _  645 

Meeting  and  parting  of  Christian  friends,  -      647 

For  the  young  and  the  old,              -             -  652 

Parents  and  Children,               _             .  _       657 

Collections,             -             -             -             -  661 

Sunday  Schools,           -            -            -  -      666 

Sickness  and  recovery,  -  _  -  672 
Public  and  national  Blessings  and  Afflictions,  685 
For  the  President,  Congress,  Magistrates,  &c.       694 

XIX.  DEATH, 696 

Death  in  general,  -            -            -            -  ib 

Death  of  friends  or  relatives,  -            -  ^      710 

Death  of  the  young,            _            _            _  713 

Death  of  the  pious,       -             -             -  _       716 

Death  of  the  wicked,          -            -            _  724 

XX.  RESURRECTION,    -           -           -  -      727 

XXI.  JUDGMENT,      -           -           -           -  731 

XXII.  ETERNITY,           -            -            -  -      738 

Happiness  of  the  righteous,             -            -  ib. 

Punishment  of  the  wicked,      -             -  -       750 

XXIII.  DISMISSIONS  AND  DOXOLOGIES,  752 

Dismissions,    -             -             -             -  -        ib. 

Doxologies,            _            -            -            -  762 


PREFACE. 


Singing  the  praises  of  God  is  justly  regarded 
as  one  of  the  most  delightful  and  profitable  parts 
of  worship,  both  public  and  private.  It  was  in- 
troduced by  divine  command  into  the  worship  of 
the  Old  Testament ;  the  blessed  Saviour  himself 
recommended  it  by  his  practice ;  and  it  is  enjoined 
by  the  apostle  Paul  on  Christians  in  general.  Its 
separate  utility,  in  addition  to  that  of  prayer  and 
hearing  the  word  of  God,  is  based  upon  the  very 
nature  of  the  human  mind  ;  as  it  calls  into  action 
additional  powers  of  the  soul.  Yet  as  the  materi- 
als for  the  exercise  of  this  Christian  duty  in  any 
other  than  the  Hebrew  language,  whether  transla- 
tions of  the  Psalms  or  original  effusions  on  the 
doctrines  and  facts  of  the  scriptures,  are  necessari- 
ly the  products  of  uninspired  pens ;  they  are 
characterised  by  diflferent  degrees  of  merit,  both 
in  respect  to  poetic  excellence  and  devotional  ten- 
dency. In  no  other  language,  it  is  thought,  is 
there  extant  so  copious  and  excellent  a  collection 
of  Psalms  and  Hymns  and  Spiritual  Songs,  as  that 
of  the  Lutheran  Church  in  Germany.  And  from 
this  copious  source,  our  German  churches  in  this 
country  have  drawn  ample  supplies.  Yet  the 
prevalence  of  the  English  language,  has,  in  some 
places,  long  since  led  to  its  introduction  into  the 
service  of  our  sanctuaries,  as  well  as  to  the  publi- 
cation of  several  collections  of  hymns  in  the  same 


X  PREFACE. 

tongue.  Among  these,  that  made  by  the  learned 
and  pious  Dr.  Kuntze,  then  Senior  of  the  New 
York  Ministerium,  and  published  in  1795,  is  ex" 
cellent  in  its  devotional  tendency,  but  lamentably 
deficient  in  poetic  beauty  and  purity  of  diction. 
The  collection,  subsequently  made  by  a  Committee 
of  the  New  York  Synod,  appointed  in  1812,  not 
only  merits  a  decided  preference,  but  is  indeed  a 
most  excellent  work.  Yet  long  experience  has 
evinced,  that  this  selection  does  not  afford  a  suffi- 
cient variety  for  all  the  purposes  of  ministerial 
duty  and  Christian  practice,  and  many  of  the 
choicest  and  most  devotional  productions  of  the 
English  muse  are  not  contained  in  it. 

Under  these  circumstances,  the  General  Synod 
deemed  it  their  duty,  in  accordance  with  their 
constitution,  and  in  obedience  to  the  numerous  calls 
made  on  them,  to  provide  a  Hymn  Book,  possess- 
ing alike  sufficient  amplitude,  classical  excellence, 
and  devotional  spirit,  to  serve  as  a  permanent  book 
for  the  churches  of  their  connection,  and  for  all 
others  who  may  be  disposed  to  use  it.  For  this 
purpose  the  undersigned  were  appointed  a  com- 
mittee in  1825,  and  have  for  several  years  devoted 
their  most  particular  and  prayerful  attention  to  the 
important  duty  assigned  them.  They  have  found 
the  work  arduous  far  beyond  their  early  expecta- 
tions; but  their  conviction  of  its  importance  and 
necessity  has  continually  increased.  Their  aim 
has  been  to  combine  in  the  highest  possible  degree 
practical  excellence,  with  the  charms  and  graces 
of  poetry.  They  have  procured  all  the  most  ex- 
cellent and  valuable  Hymn  Books  used  by  sister 


PREFACE.  XI 

churches,  and  have  also  examined  very  many  hymns 
dispersed  through  the  works  of  individual  authors. 
They  feel  assured  that  the  selection  made  will 
contain  the  major  part  of  the  best  Hymns  extant  in 
the  English  language.  They  have  also  after  ma- 
ture consideration  constructed  a  new  arrangement, 
which  they  deem  decidedly  more  practical  than 
any  other  which  they  have  seen,  and  calculated  to 
be  more  useful,  both  to  ministers  and  laymen. 

As  the  New  York  Hymn  Book  is  in  the  posses- 
sion of  many  of  our  churches,  it  was  thought  pro- 
per to  add  to  all  the  Hymns  taken  from  it  the  num- 
ber which  they  bear  in  that  collection  :  and  as  the 
number  of  such  hymns  in  all  the  principle  divi- 
sions of  the  book  is  very  considerable,  it  will  be 
found  that  both  books  can  be  used  together  with- 
out inconvenience. 

A  view  of  the  general  subjects,  sufficiently 
minute  for  reference,  is  prefixed  to  the  book. 

A  portable  size  was  adopted,  not  only  for  the 
sake  of  cheapness  and  convenience  in  public  and 
domestic  worship,  but  also  that  Christians  who 
strive  to  walk  with  God,  and  delight  to  sing  the 
songs  of  Zion,  may  carry  this  volume  with  them 
on  their  journeys,  and  in  their  social  walks,  and 
into  the  field  of  labor,  and  as  opportunity  may  of- 
fer, kindle  anew  the  flame  of  their  devotion  at  the 
fire  of  the  sacred  muse. 

In  conclusion,  we  would  commend  this  work  to 
the  serious  use  of  the  disciples  of  our  Lord  in 
general,  and  our  churches  in  particular ;  and  more 
especially  to  the  favor  and  blessing  of  that  divine 
Redeemer,  whose  dying  love  will  be  the  theme  of 


Xll  PREFACE. 

our  more  perfect  praises  in  the  realms  of  celestial 
bliss. 

S.  S.  SCHMUCKER, 

Professor  of  Theology  in  Theol.  Sem.  of  the  General 

Synod  of  Ev.  Luth.  Church. 

C.  p.  KRAUTH, 

Pastor  of  the  second  English  Lutheran  Church,  Philadelphia. 

G.  SHOBER, 

Pastor  of  the  Lutheran  Church,  Salem,  North  Carolina. 

J.  G.  SCHMUCKER,  D.  D. 

Pastor  of  the  Luth.  Church,  York,  Pennsylvania. 

B.  KELLER, 

Pastor  of  the  Lutheran  Church,  Germantown,  Pennsylvania. 

Gettysburg,  Penn.  May  I6th,  1832. 

The  undersigned,  certify  that  this  Hymn 
Book  is  published  under  the  sanction  of  the  Gene- 
ral Synod  of  the  Ev.  Lutheran  Church,  in  the 
United  States,  and  in  conformity  to  the  resolution 
of  said  body,  passed  October  the  27th,  1827. 

D.  KURTZ,  D.  D. 

President  of  the  General  Synod,  and  Senior  Pastor 

of  the  German  Lutheran  Church,  Baltimore. 

D.  F.  SCHAEFFER, 

Secretary  of  the  General  Synod,  and  Pastor  of  the 

Lutheran  Church,  Frederick,  Md« 


1. 


H  Y  M IV  S. 


THE  SCRIPTURES. 


L.  M. 


The  Bihle^  the  inspired  source  of  religious  knowledge. 

1  "EXTERNAL  Spirit !  'twas  thy  breath 

The  oracles  of  truth  inspired  ; 
And  kings  and  holy  seers  of  old 
With  strong  prophetic  impulse  fir'd. 

2  Fill'd  with  thy  great  almighty  pow'r, 
Their  lips  with  heavenly  science  flow'd; 
Their  hands  a  thousand  wonders  wrought, 
Which  bore  the  signature  of  God. 

3  With  gladsome  hearts  they  spread  the  news 
Of  pardon,  through  a  Saviour's  blood  j 
And  to  a  num'rous  seeking  crowd 
Mark'd  out  the  path  to  his  abode. 

4  The  pow'rs  of  earth  and  hell  in  vain 
Against  the  sacred  word  combine  ; 
Thy  providence  through  ev'ry  age 
Securely  guards  the  work  divine. 

5  Thee,  its  great  author,  source  of  light;        J^j^, 
Thee,  its  preserver,  we  adore  ;  * 
And  humbly  ask  a  ray  from  thee, 

Its  hidden  wonders  to  explore. 

^  (210)      L.  M. 

^*  The  Scriptures  inspired, 

1  ^nnWAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 

The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word  ; 
1 


THE    SCRIPTURES. 


His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 

And  warm'd  their  hearts  with  heavenly  lire. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought 
Confirm'd  the  messages  they  brought: 

The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 
To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book  ; 

There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see. 
And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

4  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost,  and  vanished  in  the  wind  ; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure  : 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

„  (204)     C.  M. 

^»  The  Same, 

1  "Ij^ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 

What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find  ; 
Riches,  above  what  earth  can  grant. 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  air  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heav'nly  peace  around  ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  O  may  these  heav'nly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light ! 
2 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  4,  5 

^  Divine  Instructor,  gracious  Lord ! 
Be  thou  for  ever  near; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

(203)     C.  M. 
'^^         The  word  of  God,  an  incomparable  treasure. 

1  T  ET  avarice,  borne  from  shore  to  shore, 
-^  Her  fav'rite  god  pursue : 

Thy  word,  O  Lord,  we  value  more 
Than  India  or  Peru, 

2  Here  mines  of  knowledge,  love,  and  joy. 

Are  open'd  to  our  sight; 
The  purest  gold  without  alloy, 
And  gems  divinely  bright. 

3  The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace 

These  sacred  leaves  unfold  ; 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  behold. 

4  Here  light,  descending  from  above, 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet ; 
Here  promises  of  heav'nly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

5  Our  num'rous  griefs  are  here  redrest, 

And  all  our  wants  supplied  : 
Naught  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest 
Is  in  this  book  denied. 

6  For  these  inestimable  gains. 

That  so  enrich  the  mind,  ,     ^^  . 

O  may  we  search  with  eager  pains,  ! 

Assur'd  that  we  shall  find !  ;. 

g^  (202)     C.  M. 

The  value  and  comprehensiveness  of  the  Bible. 

1   TET  all  the  heathen  Avriters  join, 
To  form  one  perfect  book  : 
Great  God  \  if  once  compar'd  with  thine, 
How  mean  their  writings  look ! 
3 


6,  7  THE  SCRIPTURES. 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave  ^ 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiv'n, 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave; 

But  thine  conduct  to  heav'n. 

3  Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice. 

My  lasting  heritage  ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  pow'rs  rejoice. 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

4  I'll  read  the  hist'ries  of  thy  love, 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
While  through  thy  promises  I  rove 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 

5  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown. 

Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown. 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

P.  M.    8,  7,  8,  7,  7,  7. 
"•  Precious  Bible. — Psalm   xix.  10. 

1  "pRECIOUS  Bible  !  what  a  treasure 

Does  the  word  of  God  afford  ! 
All  I  want  for  life  or  pleasure, 
Food  and  med'cine,  shield  and  sword ; 
Let  the  world  account  me  poor — 
Having  this  I  need  no  more. 

2  Food,  to  which  the  world 's  a  stranger, 
Here  my  hungry  soul  enjoys ; 

Of  excess  there  is  no  danger, 
Though  it  fills,  it  never  cloys  : 
On  a  dying  Christ  I  feed- 
He  is  meat  and  drink  indeed  ! 

y  P.  M.    8,  7,  8,  7,  8,  7,  8,  7, 

'  •     The  Bible. — 0  how  I  love  thy  Law.— -Fs,  cxix.  97. 

1  "RY  the  thoughtless  world  derided, 
-"    Still  I  love  the  word  of  God  ; 
'Tis  the  crook  by  which  Pm  guided, 
Often  'tis  a  chastening  rod, 
4 


*rHE  SCRIPTURES. 

'Tis  a  s\Yord  that  cuts  asunder 

All  my  pride  and  vanity, 
When  abasM  I  lie,  and  wonder 

That  he  spares  a  wretch  like  me. 

2  This  confirms  me  when  I  waver. 

Sets  my  trembling  judgment  right ; 
When  I  stray,  how  much  so  ever. 

This  is  my  restoring  light : 
Satan  oft,  and  sin,  assail  me, 

With  temptations  ever  new  ; 
Then,  O  nothing  can  avail  me, 

'Till  my  bleeding  Lord  I  view. 

3  Faith  I  need,  O  Lord  bestow  it, 

Give  my  laboring  mind  relief; 
Oft,  alas !  I  doubt,  I  know  it, 

Help,  O  help  my  unbelief. 
Dearest  Saviour,  by  thy  merit 

May  I  gain  a  future  crown ; 
Guide,  O  guide  me  by  thy  Spirit, 

Till  these  storms  are  overblown  ! 

L.    M. 

®*  The  usefulness  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  "IMTHEN  Israel  through  the  desert  pass'd, 

A  fiery  pillar  went  before 
To  guide  them  through  the  dreary  waste, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  thy  glorious  word,  O  God ! 
'Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  given  ; 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad. 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heaven ; 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight. 
And  quickens  its  inactive  powers; 

It  sets  our  wandering  footsteps  right; 
Displays  thy  love,  and  kindles  ours  : 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts  ; 
Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true  ; 
Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts  ; 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  A* 


8 


9,  10  THE  SCRIPTURES. 

5  Ye  favor'd  lands,  who  have  this  worjJ, 
Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  power, 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  his  distinguished  grace  adore. 

^*  Instruction  from  Scripture. 

1  XTOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 

And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad. 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

4  The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care, 

And  meditate  thy  word, 
Grow  wiser  than  their  teachers  are. 
And  better  know  the  Lord. 

5  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise : 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road  ; 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise; 
But  love  thy  law,  my  God. 

6  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  ; 

How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth. 
And  well  support  our  age. 

in  ^-  ^- 

-■•"•  TTie  glory  of  the  word. 

1  nPHE  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word, 
And  brings  the  truth  to  sight : 
Precepts  and  promises  afford 
A  sanctifying  light. 
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THE    SCRIPTURES.  11,  12 

2  A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

Majestic  like  the  sun  ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives — but  borrows  none. 

3  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat : 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise. 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

4  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine. 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

^  I  (208)     C.  M. 

•■•■■••        The  Scriptures  consolatory  to  the  penitent. 

1  T  ADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 
*^  I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord  ; 

And  not  a  ray  of  hope  appears. 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage ; 
Here  I  behpld  my  Saviour's  face 
Almost  in  ev'ry  page. 

3  This  is  the  field,  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown  ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise, 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  This  is  the  judge,  that  ends  the  strife. 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life, 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

5  O  may  thy  counsels  mighty  God  !  ^^^ 

My  roving  feet  command  ;  ,   ^*^ 

Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road. 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 

|o  C.  M. 

-■•'*•  A  rational  defence  of  the  Gospel 

1  ^HALL  atheists  dare  insult  the  cross 
Of  our  Redeemer  God  ? 

7 


13  BEING  AND 

Shall,  infidels  reproach  his  laws, 
Or  trampel  on  his  blood  ? 

2  What  if  he  chose  mysterious  ways. 

To  cleanse  us  from  our  faults  ? 
May  not  the  works  of  sovereign  grace 
Transcend  our  feeble  thoughts  ? 

3  What  if  the  gospel  bids  us  fight 

With  flesh,  and  self,  and  sin  ? 

The  prize  is  most  divinely  bright, 

Which  we  are  call'd  to  win. 

4  What  if  the  foolish,  and  the  poor, 

His  glorious  grace  partake? 
This  but  confirms  his  truth  the  more. 
For  so  the  prophets  spake. 

5  Do  some,  that  own  his  sacred  name. 

Indulge  their  souls  in  sin  ? 
Jesus  should  never  bear  the  blame. 
His  laws  are  pure  and  clean. 

6  Then  let  our  faith  grow  firm  and  strong, 

Our  lips  profess  his  word ; 
Nor  blush,  nor  fear  to  walk  among 
The  men  that  love  the  Lord. 


BEING  AND  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

,o  L.  M. 

■■■*'•  God  exalted  above  all  praise. 

1  INTERNAL  Power!  whose  high  abode 
"^  Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God  ; 
Infinite  lengths,  beyond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds. 

2  The  lowest  step  around  thy  seat, 
Rises  too  high  for  Gabriel's  feet ; 
In  vain  the  tall  archangel  tries 

To  reach  thine  height  with  wond'ring  eyes. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do  ! 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too ; 

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PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  14,   15 

From  sin  and  dust  to  thee  we  cry, 
The  Great,  the  Holy,  and  the  High  ! 

4  Earth  from  afar  has  heard  thy  fame, 

And  worms  have  learnt  to  lisp  thy  name ; 
But,  O  !  the  glories  of  thy  mind 
Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 

5  God  is  in  heaven,  but  man  below ; 

Be  short  our  tunes  ;  our  words  be  few  ; 
A  sacred  reverence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 

-■■'*•         The  Spirituality  of  God.— John  iv.  24. 

1  'T^HOU  art,  O  God  !  a  spirit  pure, 

Invisible  to  mortal  eyes  ; 
Th'  immortal,  and  the  eternal  King, 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  Whilst  nature  changes,  and  her  works 
Corrupt,  decay,  dissolve,  and  die. 
Thy  essence  pure  no  change  shall  see. 
Secure  of  immortality. 

3  Thou  great  Invisible  !  what  hand 
Can  draw  thy  image  spotless  fair ! 
To  what  in  heaven,  to  what  on  earth, 
Can  men  th'  immortal  King  compare ! 

4  Let  stupid  heathens  frame  their  gods 
Of  gold,  and  silver,  wood  and  stone ; 
Ours  is  the  God  that  made  the  heavens ; 
Jehovah  he,  and  God  alone. 

5  My  soul,  thy  purest  homage  pay, 
In  truth  and  spirit  him  adore ; 
More  shall  this  please  than  sacrifice. 
Than  outward  forms  delight  him  more. 

,  .  CM. 

^^*  The  Infinite. 

1  SJOME  seraph  lend  your  heavenly  tongue. 
Or  harp  of  golden  string, 
9 


16  BEING  AND 

That  I  may  raise  a  lofty  song, 
To  our  Eternal  King. 

2  Thy  names  how  infinite  they  be  ! 

Great  Everlasting  One  ! 
Boundless  thy  might  and  majesty, 
And  unconfin'd  thy  throne. 

3  Thy  glories  shine  of  wondrous  size. 

And  wondrous  large  thy  grace ; 
Immortal  day  breaks  from  thine  eyes, 
And  Gabriel  veils  his  face. 

4  Thine  essence  is  a  vast  abyss, 

Which  angels  cannot  sound  ; 
An  ocean  of  infinities 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

5  The  myst'ries  of  creation  lie 

Beneath  enlighten'd  minds; 
Thoughts  can  ascend  above  the  sky. 
And  fly  before  the  winds  ; 

6  Reason  may  grasp  the  massy  hills, 

And  stretch  from  pole  to  pole; 
But  half  thy  name  our  spirit  fills, 
And  overloads  our  soul. 

7  In  vain  our  haughty  reason  swells. 

For  nothing's  found  in  Thee, 
But  boundless  inconceivables, 
And  vast  eternity ! 

,^  L.  M. 

•*•  God  supreme  and  self-sufficient. 

1  X^HAT  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name. 

Nor  men  can  learn,  nor  angels  teach ; 
He  dwells  conceal'd  in  radiant  flame. 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  thoughts  can  reach, 

2  The  spacious  worlds  of  heavenly  light, 
Compar'd  with  him,  how  short  they  fall ! 
They  are  too  dark,  and  he  too  bright ; 
Nothing  are  they,  but  God  is  all. 

10 


PERFECTIONS    OF  GOD.  17 

3  He  spoke  the  wondrous  word,  and  lo  ! 
Creation  rose  at  his  command  ; 
Whirlwinds  and  seas  their  limits  know, 
Bound  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand. 

4  There  rests  the  earth,  there  roll  the  spheres, 
There  nature  leans,  and  feels  her  prop; 

But  his  own  self-sufl&cience  bears  ^ 

The  weight  of  his  own  glories  up.  i^ 

5  The  tide  of  creatures  ebbs  and  flows, 
Measuring  their  changes  by  the  moon: 
No  ebb  his  sea  of  glory  knows  ; 

His  age  is  one  eternal  noon. 

6  Then  fly,  my  song,  an  endless  round, 
The  lofty  tune  let  Gabriel  raise ; 
All  nature  dwells  upon  the  sound. 
But  we  can  ne'er  fulfil  the  praise. 

17  L.  M. 

•*■  *  •  The  Incomprehensibility  of  God. 

1  4^0D  is  a  name  my  soul  adores, 

^^  Th'  Almighty  Three,  the  Eternal  One  ! 
Nature  and  grace,  with  all  their  powers. 
Confess  the  Infinite  unknown. 

2  From  thy  great  self  thy  being  springs  ; 
Thou  art  thy  own  original. 

Made  up  of  uncreated  things. 
And  self-sufl5cience  bears  them  all. 

3  Thy  voice  produced  the  seas  and  spheres, 
Bids  the  waves  roar  and  planets  shine ; 
But  nothing  like  thyself  appears 
Through  all  these  spacious  works  of  thine 

4  Still  restless  nature  dies  and  grows ; 
From  change  to  change  the  creatures  run  : 
Thy  being  no  succession  knows, 

And  all  thy  vast  designs  are  one. 

5  How  shall  affrighted  mortals  dare 
To  sing  tliy  glory  or  thy  grace } 

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18,  19  BEING    AND 

Beneath  thy  feet  we  lie  so  far, 
And  see  but  shadows  of  thy  face  ! 

6  Who  can  behold  the  glorious  light  ? 
Who  can  approach  consuming  flame  ? 
None  but  thy  wisdom  knows  thy  might, 
None  but  thy  word  can  speak  thy  name. 

1«  (306)      L.  M. 

^^*  Unity  of  God. 

1  PATERNAL  God,  almighty  cause 

Of  earth,  and  seas  and  worlds  unknown, 
All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws ; 
All  things  depend  on  thee  alone. 

2  Thy  glorious  being  singly  stands. 

Of  all  within  itself  possest ; 
By  none  control'd  in  thy  commands. 
And  in  thyself  completely  blest. 

3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe  ; 

Let  heav'n  and  earth  due  homage  pay  : 
All  other  gods  we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  In  thee,  O  Lord,  our  hope  shall  rest, 

Fountain  of  peace,  and  joy  and  love  ! 
Thy  favor  only  makes  us  blest; 

Without  thee  all  would  nothing  prove. 

5  Worship  to  thee  alone  belongs  ; 

Worship  to  thee  alone  we  give  ; 
Thine  be  our  hearts  and  thine  our  songs, 
And  to  thy  glory  we  would  live. 

6  Spread  thy  great  name  through  heathen  lands ; 

Their  idol-deities  dethrone ; 
Subdue  the  world  to  thy  commands, 
And  reign  as  thou  art,  God  alone. 

,g  (29)      L.    M. 

God  incomprehensible* 

1  ^^REAT  God,  in  vain  man's  narrow  view 
Attempts  to  look  thy  nature  through, 
12 


PERFECTIONS    OF   GOD.  20 

Our  lab'ring  pow'rs  with  rev'rence  own, 
Thy  glories  never  can  be  known. 

2  Not  the  high  seraph's  mighty  thought, 
Who  countless  years  his  God  has  sought. 
Such  wondrous  height  or  depth  can  find. 
Or  fully  trace  thy  boundless  mind. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  kindness  deigns  to  show 
Enough  for  mortal  men  to  know  ; 
While  wisdom,  goodness,  poAv'r  divine 
Thro'  all  thy  works  and  conduct  shine. 

4  O  !  may  our  souls  w^ith  rapture  trace 
Thy  works  of  nature  and  of  grace, 
Explore  thy  sacred  truth,  and  still  » 
Press  on  to  know  and  do  thy  will ! 

on  (32)     G.  M. 

'*'^*  God  eternal  and  unchangeable, 

1  Q.REAT  God,  how  infinite  art  thou! 

How  frail  and  weak  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood. 

Ere  earth  or  heav'n  was  made; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  time  all  open  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey, 
From  the  formation  of  the  sky, 
To  the  last  awful  day. 

4  Eternity,  with  all  its  years. 

Stands  present  to  thy  view. 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears  ; 
Great  God  !  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  lives  thro^  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vexM  with  trifling  cares ; 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbM  affairs. 
13 


21,  22  BEING  ANH 

6  Great  God,  how  infinite  art  thou  f 
How  frail  and  weak  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow. 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

21.  (33)     L.  M. 

1  A  LL-POW'RFUL,  self-existent  God^ 

Who  all  creation  dost  sustain  ! 
Thou  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come ; 
And  everlasting  is  thy  reign. 

2  Fix'd  and  eternal  as  thy  days. 

Each  glorious  attribute  divine. 
Thro'  ages  infinite,  shall  still 
With  undiminished  lustre  shine. 

3  Fountain  of  being  f  source  of  good  f 

Immutable  dost  thou  remain  ; 
Nor  can  the  shadow  of  a  change 
Obscure  the  glories  of  thy  reign. 

4  Nature  her  order  shall  reverse. 

Revolving  seasons  cease  their  round  ; 

Nor  spring  appear  with  blooming  pride. 

Nor  autumn  be  with  plenty  crown'd  : 

6  Yon  shining  orbs  forget  their  course  ; 
The  sun  his  destin'd  path  forsake  ; 
And  burning  desolation  mark 

Amid  the  world  his  wand'ring  track  : 

6  Earth  may  with  all  her  pow'rs  dissolve. 
If  such  the  great  Creator's  will: 
But  thou  for  ever  art  the  same  ; 
I  am"  is  thy  memorial  still. 


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22  (34)    L.  M. 

'*'*•  God  Almighty, 

1  4TJJ.IVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 

Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  pow'r  ; 
Ascribe  due  honors  to  his  name, 
And  his  eternal  might  adore. 
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PERFECTIONS    OF  GOD.  23 

2  The  Lord  proclaims  his  pow'r  aloud, 

O'er  the  vast  ocean  and  the  land  ; 
His  voice  divides  the  wat'ry  cloud, 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command. 

3  He  speaks,  and  howling  tempests  rise. 

And  lay  the  forest  bare  around  ; 
The  fiercest  beasts,  with  piteous  cries, 
Confess  the  terror  of  the  sound. 

4  His  thunders  rend  the  vaulted  skies. 

And  palaces  and  temples  shake. 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noise, 
The  valleys  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 

5  The  Lord  sits  sov'reign  o'er  the  flood ; 

The  Thund'rer  reigns  for  ever  King ; 
But  makes  his  church  his  blest  abode, 
Where  we  his  awful  glories  sing. 

6  We  see  no  terrors  in  his  name. 

But  in  our  God  a  Father  find. 
The  voice,  that  shakes  all  nature's  frame, 
Speaks  comfort  to  the  pious  mind. 

23.  (36)     C.  M. 

1  5^T^WAS  God  who  hurl'd  the  rolling  spheres, 

And  stretch'd  the  boundless  skies  ; 
Who  form'd  the  plan  of  endless  years. 
And  bade  the  ages  rise. 

2  From  everlasting  is  his  might, 

Lnmense  and  unconfin'd  : 
He  pierces  through  the  realms  of  light. 
And  rides  upon  the  w^ind. 

3  He  darts  along  the  burning  skies  ; 

Loud  thunders  round  him  roar  : 
,    All  heav'n  attends  him,  as  he  flies ; 
All  hell  proclaims  his  pow'r. 

4  He  scatters  nations  with  his  breath.; 

The  scatter'd  nations  fly  : 
15 


24,  25  BEING  AND 

Blue  pestilence  and  wasting  death. 
Confess  the  Godhead  nigh. 

5  Ye  worlds,  with  ev^ry  living  thing, 
Fulfil  his  high  command : 
Mortals,  pay  homage  to  your  King, 
And  own  his  ruling  hand. 

24.  P.  M.    7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7.- 

1  '^KM/'HEN  in  dark  and  dreadful  gloom, 

Clouds  on  clouds  portentous  spread. 
Black  as  if  the  day  of  doom 

Hung  o'er  nature's  shrinking  head  : 
When  the  lightning  breaks  from  high, 
God  is  coming — God  is  nigh  ! 

2  Then  we  hear  his  chariot  wheels. 

As  the  mighty  thunder  rolls  ; 
Nature,  startled  nature  reels. 

From  the  centre  to  the  poles  : 
Then  the  ocean,  earth,  and  sky. 
Tremble  as  he  passes  by  ! 

3  Darkness,  wild  with  horror,  forms 

His  mysterious  hiding-place ; 
Should  he  from  his  ark  of  storms. 

Rend  the  veil  and  show  his  face, 
At  the  judgment  of  his  eye. 
All  the  universe  would  die. 

4  God  of  vengeance  !  from  above, 

While  thine  awful  bolts  are  hurl'd, 
O  remember  thou  art  love  I 

Spare  i — O  spare  a  guilty  world  ! 
Stay  thy  flaming  wrath  awhile. 
Let  the  bow  of  promise  smile  ! 

25  .  (3^)    ^-^^    .    . 

God  omnipresent  and  omniscient. 
1   X  ORD,  thou  hast  search'd  and  seen  me  thro'; 
Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours. 
My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  pow'rs, 
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PERFECTIONS    OF  GOD. 

2  Could  I  SO  false,  so  faithless  prove, 
To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love ; 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  presence  shun, 
Or  from  thy  dreadful  glory  run  ? 

3  If,  mounted  on  a  morning  ray, 
I  fly  beyond  the  western  sea ; 

Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

4  Or  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  spreading  veil  of  night ; 
One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 

5  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eyes. 
Thy  hand  can  seize  thy  foes  as  soon 
Through  midnight  shades,  as  blazing  noon. 

6  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ! 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there. 

26.  (38)     C.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee  i 

In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  or  to  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest. 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways. 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  thee.  Lord, 

Before  they're  form'd  within  ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word. 
Thou  know'st  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high  ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ^ 

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27,  28  BEING  AN0 

Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  ev'ry  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still. 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  ev'ry  ill, 
Secur'd  by  sovereign  love. 

07  (41)     C.   M. 

'*'•  God's    Wisdom. 

1  CONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 

To  my  almighty  God  : 
He  hath  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue. 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  hath  wrought  I 

How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
And  men  in  ev'ry  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame  ! 

How  wise  th'  eternal  mind  ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  his  first  thoughts  design'd. 

4  When  he  redeem'd  the  sons  of  men. 

He  fix'd  his  cov'nant  sure  : 
The  orders,  that  his  lips  pronounce. 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature,  and  time,  and  earth,  and  skies. 

Thy  heav'nly  skill  proclaim. 
What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 
But  learn  to  read  thy  name  ? 

6  To  fear  thy  pow'r,  to  trust  thy  grace. 

Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race, 
Who  best  obeys  thy  will. 

(43)    C.  M. 
'*^*  God  holy  and  just. 

1  "IITOLY  and  rev'rend  is  the  name 
Of  our  eternal  King. 
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PERFECTIONS    OF  GOD.  29,  30 

Thrice  holy,  Lord  !  the  angels  cry : 
Thrice  holy,  let  us  sing. 

2  Holy  is  he  in  all  his  works, 

And  saints  are  his  delight: 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Are  hateful  in  his  sight. 

3  The  deepest  rev'rence,  homage,  love, 

Pay,  O  my  soul,  to  God  ; 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

4  Thou,  righteous  God !  preserve  my  mind 

From  all  pollution  free; 
Thine  image  form  within  my  breast, 
That  I  thy  face  may  see. 

29.  (U)    c.  M. 

1  f^^^  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise  ; 

He  sees  our  inmost  mind  ; 
In  vain  to  heav'n  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With  honor  can  appear  ; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bended  knees  the  ground  : 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice. 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord !  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my  ways, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere  : 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face. 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

Oft  (46)     C.  M. 

^*  Gody  no  respecter  of  persons. 

1  T/^ITH  eye  impartial,  heav'n's  high  King 
Surveys  each  human  tribe  ; 
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SI  SEING  AND 

No  earthly  pomp  his  eyes  can  charm, 
Nor  wealth  his  favor  bribe. 

2  The  rich  and  poor,  of  equal  clay. 

His  pow'rful  hand  did  frame  ; 
All  souls  are  his,  and  him  alike 
Their  common  Parent  claim. 

3  Ye  sons  of  men  of  high  degree. 

Your  great  Superior  own  ; 
Praise  him  for  all  his  gifts,  and  pay 
Your  homage  at  his  throne. 

4  Trust  in  the  Lord,  ye  humble  poor, 

And  banish  ev'ry  fear  : 
The  God  you  serve  will  ne'er  forsake 
The  man  of  heart  sincere. 

oi  (52)     P.  M.     6,  6,  6,  6,  8,  8. 

^**  God  faithful. 

1  'X^HE  promises  I  sing, 

Whicli  love  supreme  hath  spoke  ; 
Nor  will  th'  eternal  King 
His  words  of  grace  revoke. 

They  stand  secure 
And  steadfast  still  i 
Not  Sion's  hill 
Abides  so  sure. 

g  The  mountains  melt  away, 

When  once  the  Judge  appears ;. 
And  sun  and  m-  on  decay. 
That  measure  mortal  years  : 

But  still  the  same, 
In  radiant  lines. 
His  promise  shines 
Through  all  the  flame. 

3  Their  harmony  shall  sound 
Thro'  my  attentive  ears, 
When  thunders  cleave  the  ground^ 
And  dissipate  the  spheres. 
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PERFECTIONS   OF  GOD.  32,  33 

Midst  all  the  shock 
Of  that  dread  scene, 
I'll  stand  serene, 

Thy  word  my  rock, 

„„  (51)     C.  M. 

•^  '*  •  God  benevolent  and  mercifuL 

1  nPHY  ceaseless,  unexhausted  love. 

Unmerited  and  free, 
Delights  our  evil  to  remov^e, 
And  help  our  misery. 

2  Thou  waitest  to  be  gracious  still ; 

Thou  dost  with  sinners  bear  ; 
That,  sav'd,  we  may  thy  goodness  feel> 
And  all  thy  grace  declare. 

3  Thy  goodness  and  thy  truth,  to  me, 

To  ev'ry  soul  abound ; 
A  vast  unfathomable  sea, 

Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 

4  Its  streams  the  whole  creation  reach, 

So  plenteous  is  the  store ; 
Enough  for  all,  enough  for  each, 
Enough  for  evermore. 

5  Faithful,  O  Lord,  thy  mercies  are  ; 

A  rock  which  cannot  move  : 
A  thousand  promises  declare 
Thy  constancy  of  love. 

6  Throughout  the  universe  it  reigns, 

Unalterably  sure ; 
And,  while  the  truth  of  God  remains,^ 
His  goodness  must  endure. 

^o  (52)  P.  M.     8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6. 

^^^  God  is  love. 

1  IVfY  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise. 

How  bright  on  high  its  glories  blaze,, 
How  sweetly  bloom  below  ? 
It  streams  from  thy  eternal  throne  ; 
Through  heav'n  its  joys  for  ever  run^ 
And  o'er  the  eartn  they  flow. 
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34  BEING  AND 

2  'Tis  love  that  paints  the  purple  morn, 
And  bids  the  clouds,  in  air  upborne, 

Their  genial  drops  distil ; 
In  ev'ry  vernal  beam  it  glows, 
And  breathes  in  ev'ry  gale  that  blows, 

And  glides  in  every  rill. 

3  It  robes  in  cheerful  green  the  ground. 
And  pours  its  flowery  beauties  round, 

Whose  sweets  perfume  the  gale  ; 
Its  bounties  richly  spread  the  plain. 
The  blushing  fruit,  the  golden  grain, 

And  smile  on  ev'ry  vale. 

4  But  in  thy  gospel  see  it  shine 
With  grace  and  glories  more  divine. 

Proclaiming  sins  forgiv'n. 
There  faith,  bright  cherub,  points  the   way 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day, 

And  opens  all  her  heav'n. 

5  Then  let  the  love,  that  makes  me  blest, 
With  cheerful  praise  inspire  my  breast. 

And  ardent  gratitude ; 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  passions  tend 
To  Thee,  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 

My  soul's  eternal  good. 

04  (54)     C.  M. 

***•  God  gracious  to  all. 

1  CWEET  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace, 

O  God,  my  heav'nly  King  ! 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  of  glory  sing. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  not  confines 

His  goodness  to  the  skies. 
Through  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shines, 
And  ev'ry  want  supplies. 

3  With  longing  eyes,  thy  creatures  wait 

On  thee  for  daily  food  ; 
Thy  lib'ral  hand  provides  their  meat. 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good* 
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PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  35,  36 

4  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord ! 

How  slow  thine  anger  moves  ! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pard'ning  word, 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 

5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  pow'r  and  praise  proclaim ; 
But  saints,  who  taste  thy  richer  grace. 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

a-  (55)      C.  M. 

God's  mercies  unutterable. 

1  I^UR  souls  with  pleasing  wonder  view 
^-^   The  bounties  of  thy  grace  ; 

How  much  bestow'd,  how  much  reserv'd, 
For  those  that  seek  thy  face. 

2  Thy  lib'ral  hand  with  worldly  bliss 

Oft  makes  their  cup  run  o'er; 
And  in  the  eov'nant  of  thy  love 
They  find  diviner  store. 

3  Here  mercy  hides  their  num'rous  sins ; 

Here  grace  their  souls  renews ; 
Here  hope,  and  love,  and  joy,  and  peace, 
Their  heav'nly  beams  diffuse. 

4  But  oh  !  what  treasures  yet  unknown 

Are  lodg'd  in  worlds  to  come  ! 
If  these  th'  enjoyments  of  the  way. 
How  happy  is  their  home  ! 

5  And  what  shall  mortal  worms  reply  ? 

Or  how  such  goodness  own  ? 
But  'tis  our  joy,  that,  Lord,  to  thee 
Thy  servants'  hearts  are  known. 

6  Since  time's  too  short,  all-gracious  God, 

To  utter  half  thy  praise; 
Loud,  to  the  honor  of  thy  name. 
Eternal  hymns  we'll  raise. 

og  (56)     S.  M. 

**^*  Gods  mercy  great  and  eternal. 

1  li/fY  soul,  repeat  his  praise. 

Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 
23 


37  BEING  AND 

Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide  ; 

And,  when  his  wrath  is  felt, 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heav'ns  are  raised 

Above  the  ground  we  tread. 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

4  His  grace  subdues  our  sins ; 

And  his  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

5  The  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  those  who  fear  his  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

6  Our  days  are  as  the  grass. 

Or  like  the  morning  flower  ! 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

7  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure  ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 

o«.  (31)     L.  M. 

^'»  The  glory  of  God. 

1  "^J'Ei  sons  of  men,  in  sacred  lays, 

Attempt  the  great  Creator's  praise ; 
But  who  an  equal  song  can  frame  ? 

What  verse  can  reach  the  lofty  theme  ? 

2  He  sits  enthron'd  amidst  the  spheres, 

And  glory  like  a  garment  wears ; 
While  boundless  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  grace, 
Command  our  awe,  transcend  our  praise. 
24 


PERFECTTONS    OF  GODI  38 

3  Before  his  throne  a  shining  band 
Of  cherubs  and  of  seraphs  stand  ; 
Ethereal  spirits,  who  in  flight 
Outstrip  the  rapid  speed  of  light. 

4  To  God  all  nature  owes  its  birth, 

He  form'd  this  pond'rous  globe  of  earth, 
He  raised  the  glorious  arch  on  high, 
And  measur'd  out  the  azure  sky. 

5  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Omnipotence  with  wisdom  shines; 

His  works,  through  all  this  wondrous  frame. 
Bear  the  great  impress  of  his  name, 

6  Rais'd  on  devotion's  lofty  wing. 
Let  us  his  high  perfections  sing : 

O  let  his  praise  employ  our  tongue, 
Whilst  listening  worlds  applaud  the  song  ! 

Oft  C.  M. 

*^^»  God  is  Love.—\  John,  iv.  8. 

1  4  MID  the  splendors  of  thy  state, 

My  God,  thy  love  appears 
With  the  soft  radiance  of  the  moon 
Among  a  thousand  stars, 

2  Nature  through  all  her  ample  round, 

Thy  boundless  power  proclaims. 
And,  in  melodious  accent,  speaks 
The  goodness  of  thy  names. 

3  Thy  justice,  holiness,  and  truth, 

Our  solemn  awe  excite  ; 
But  the  sweet  charms  of  sov'reign  grace 
O'erwhelm  us  with  delight. 

4  Sinai,  in  clouds,  and  smoke,  and  fire. 

Thunders  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
But  Sion  sings,  in  melting  notes. 
The  honors  of  the  Lamb. 

5  In  all  thy  doctrines  and  commands. 

Thy  counsels  and  designs, 

25  c 


39,  40  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

In  ev'ry  work  thy  hands  have  fram'^d, 
Thy  love  supremely  shines. 

6  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim 
Through  earth  and  heaven  above, 
The  joyful,  the  transporting  news, 
That  God  the  Lord  is  Love! 

^^*  A  So'ng  of  Praise  to  God. 

1  npO  God,  the  universal  King, 

Let  all  mankind  their  tribute  bring; 
All  that  have  breath,  your  voices  raise, 
In  songs  of  never-ceasing  praise. 

2  The  spacious  earth  on  which  we  tread, 
And  wider  heavens  stretch'd  o^er  our  head,, 
A  large  and  solemn  temple  frame 

To  celebrate  its  Builder's  fame. 

3  Here  the  bright  sun,  that  rules  the  day. 
As  through  the  sky  he  makes  his  way. 
To  all  the  world  proclaims  aloud 

The  boundless  sovereignty  of  God. 

4  When  from  his  courts  the  sun  retires. 
And  with  the  day  his  voice  expires, 
The  moon  and  stars  adopt  the  song, 

And  through  the  night  the  praise  prolong- 

5  The  list'ning  earth  with  rapture  hears 
The  harmonious  music  of  the  spheres ; 
And  all  her  tribes  the  notes  repeat. 
That  God  is  wise,  and  good,  and  great. 

6  But  man,  endow'd  with  nobler  powers. 
His  God  in  nobler  strains  adores ; 

His  is  the  gift  to  know  the  song. 
As  well  as  sing  with  tuneful  tongue^ 

40.  (309)     L.  M. 

1   "pTERNAL  and  immortal  King  f 

■^  Thy  peerless  splendors  none  can  bear ; 
26 


TRINITY. 


41 


But  darkness  veils  seraphic  eyes  ; 

When  God  with  all  his  glory  's  there. 

2  Yet  faith  can  pierce  the  awful  gloom, 

The  great  Invisible  can  see  ; 
And  with  its  tremblings  mingle  joy, 
In  fix'd  regards,  great  Godi  to  thee. 

3  Then  ev''ry  tempting  form  of  sin, 

Aw'd  by  thy  presence,  disappears  ; 
And  all  the  glowing  raptur'd  soul. 
The  likeness  it  contemplates,  wears, 

4  O  ever  conscious  to  my  heart ! 

Witness  to  its  supreme  desire ; 
Behold  it  presses  on  to  thee. 

For  it  hath  caught  the  heav'nly  fire. 

5  This  one  petition  would  I  urge : 

To  bear  thee  ever  in  my  sight! 
In  life,  in  death,  in  worlds  unknown, 
My  only  portion  and  delight. 


TRINITY. 


4.1  C.  ^I. 

*-^*  The  Doctrine  and  Use  oj  the  TVinify.— Eph.  ii.  18. 

1  J^ATHER  of  glory  !  to  thy  name 

Immortal  praise  we  give. 
Who  dost  an  act  of  grace  proclaim. 
And  bid  us  rebels  live. 

2  Immortal  honor  to  the  Son, 

Who  makes  thine  anger  cease  ; 
Our  lives  he  ransom'd  with  his  own, 
And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

,3  To  thy  Almighty  Spirit  be 
Immortal  glory  given. 
Whose  influence  brings  us  near  to  thee, 
And  trains  us  up  for  heaven. 

27 


42j  43  TRINITY. 

4  Let  men,  with  their  united  voice, 

Adore  th'  eternal  God, 
And  spread  his  honors  and  their  joys 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 

5  Let  faith,  and  love,  and  duty  join, 

One  general  song  to  raise  ; 
Let  saints  in  earth  and  heaven  combine 
In  harmony  and  praise. 

42  ^'  ^^' 

A  Song  of  Praise  to  the  ever-blessed  Trinity,. 

1  gLESS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  love  ', 

To  whose  celestial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  endless  joy  above, 
And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

2  Glory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 
From  whose  dear  wounded  body  rolls 
A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood, 
Pardon  and  life  for  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  the  sacred  Spirit  praise. 
Who  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  wo 
Makes  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 
And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

4  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Ave  adore. 
That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 
Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 

,^     .         P.M.    7,7,7,7,7,7,7,7. 
■***•  To  the  Trinity. 

1  Xl-QLY,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 
"■--^  Self-existent  Deity, 

By  the  host  of  heaven  ador'd, 
Teach  us  how  to  worship  thee  r 

Only  uncreated  mind, 

Wonders  in  thy  nature  meet ; 

Perfect  Unity  combin'd 
With  Society  complete. 

2  All  perfection  dwells  in  thee. 

Now  to  us  obscurely  knowDj 

28 


PRAISE  TO  GOD.  44 

Three  in  one,  and  one  in  three, 

Great  Jehovah,  God  alone  ! 
Be  our  all,  O  Lord  divine  ! 

Father,  Saviour,  Vital  Breath  ! 
Body,  spirit,  soul  be  thine. 

Now,  and  at,  and  after  death  ! 

Glorious,  thou,  in  holiness, 

Father  didst  thy  rights  maintain ; 
Truth  and  grace  at  once  express, 

When  thy  only  Son  was  slain  : 
Here  is  deepest  wisdom  seen  ; 

Here  the  richest  stores  of  grace  ; 
Mildest  love,  and  vengeance  keen  ; 

O  how  bright  their  mingled  rays  ! 

Fearful  thou  in  praises  too, 

Loving  Saviour,  slaughter'd  Lamb  ! 
We  with  joy  and  reverence  view 

All  thy  glory,  all  thy  shame  ! 
Be  thy  death  the  death  of  sin. 

Be  thy  life  the  sinner's  plea ; 
Save  me,  teach  me,  rule  within, 

Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  to  me. 


PRAISE  TO  GOD. 

-a-t*     Praise  to  God  as  the  Creator  and  Preserver. 

1   gEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 

S  His  sov'reign  pow'r,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men. 
And  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  strayM, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame : 
29  c* 


45  PHAISE  TO  GOD. 

What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs  ; 

High  as  the  heav'ns  our  voices  raise  ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command ; 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand. 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

45  .  (3)     C.  M. 

•     Praise  to  God  for  Preservation  and  Redemption. 

1  X^E  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

With  songs  of  sacred  praise  ; 
For  He  is  good,  immensely  good. 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care  ; 

In  him  we  live  and  move : 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worriis  ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come  ; 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies ; 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home. 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 

5  Thine  eye  beholds  with  kind  regard 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee ; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God,  to  thy  almighty  love 

What  honors  shall  we  raise  ? 
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PRAISE  TO  GOD.  46,  47 

Not  all  the  raptur'd  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

*0»  Praise  for  the  Mercies  of  God. 

1  /ZJ_IVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise  ! 

Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong  : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown. 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fix'd  the  starry  lights  on  high. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong  : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light ; 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night. 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 

When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more. 

5  He  sent  his  Son  with  pow'r  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave. 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong  : 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

6  Through  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heav'nly  seat. 

His  mercies  ever  shall  endure. 

When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 

4t.  (7)     P.  M.     8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  as  1 13. 

1  T'LL  praise  my  Maker,  whilst  Pve  breath  ; 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death. 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  pow'rs. 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past. 
Whilst  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 
Or  immortality  endures. 
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48  PRAISE  TO  GOD. 

2  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God,  who  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train. 
His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure  ; 
He  saves  th'  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor  ; 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

3  The  Lord  pours  eye-sight  on  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  fainting  mind; 

He  sends  the  lab'ring  conscience  peace  ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  pris'ner  sweet  release. 

4  I'll  praise  him,  while  he  lends  me  breath  ; 
And,  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  pow'rs. 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
Whilst  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

48.         (9)     P.  M.     6,  6,  6,  6,  8,  8,  as  148. 

1  nnO  your  Creator  God, 

Your  great  Preserver,  raise, 
Ye  creatures  of  his  hand, 

Your  highest  notes  of  praise. 

Let  ev'ry  voice 
Proclaim  his  pow'r. 
His  name  adore. 

And  loud  rejoice. 

2  Thou  source  of  light  and  heat, 

Bright  sov'reign  of  the  day. 
Dispensing  blessings  round, 
With  all-diffusive  ray  ; 

From  morn  to  night, 
With  ev'ry  beam. 
Record  his  name,  . 

Who  made  thee  bright. 

3  Fair  regent  of  the  night. 

With  all  thy  starry  train, 
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Which  rise  in  silent  hosts, 
To  gild  the  azure  plain  ; 

With  countless  rays 
Declare  his  name, 
Prolong  the  theme, 
Reflect  his  praise. 

4  Let  all  the  creatures  join 

To  celebrate  his  name, 
And  all  their  various  pow'rs 
Assist  th'  exalted  theme. 

Let  nature  raise 
From  ev'ry  tongue 
A  general  song 
Of  grateful  praise. 

5  But  oh  !  from  human  tongues 

Should  nobler  praises  flow ; 
And  ev'ry  thankful  heart 
With  warm  devotion  glow. 

Your  voices  raise, 
Ye  highly  blest 
Above  the  rest; 

Declare  his  praise. 

49.  (10)     P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7. 

1  ^LORY  be  to  God  on  high, 

God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky ; 
Peace  on  earth  to  man  forgiv'n, 
Man,  the  well  belov'd  of  heaven. 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high, 

God,  whose  glory  fills  the  sky. 

2  Favor'd  mortals,  raise  the  song  ; 
Endless  thanks  to  God  belong  ; 
Hearts  o'erflowing  with  his  praise. 
Join  the  hymns  your  voices  raise  : 

Glory  be,  &c, 

2  Call  the  tribes  of  beings  round. 
From  creation's  utmost  bound  ; 
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50,  51  PRAISE  TO  GOD. 

Where  the  Godhead  shines  confess'd, 
There  be  solemn  praise  address'd  : 

Glory  be,  &c. 

4  Mark  the  wonders  of  his  hand  ! 
Pow'r,  no  empire  can  withstand ; 
Wisdom,  angels'  glorious  theme; 
Goodness,  one  eternal  stream  : 

Glory  be,  &c. 

5  Awful  Being !  from  thy  throne 
Send  thy  promised  blessings  down. 
Let  thy  light,  thy  truth,  thy  peace, 
Bid  our  raging  passions  cease  : 

Glory  be,  &c. 

50.  (11)    s.  M. 

1  /^OME,  sound  his  praise  abroad. 

And  hymns  of  glory  sing  ! 
Jehovah  is  the  sov'reign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

2  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown  ; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 
The  wat'ry  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne  ; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord. 
We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own ; 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God  ! 

51.  (14)     C.  M. 

1  TNDULGENT  Father!  how  divine, 
How  bright  thy  bounties  are  ! 
Through  nature's  ample  round  they  shine, 
Thy  goodness  to  declare. 
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2  But  in  the  nobler  work  of  grace, 

What  sweeter  mercy  smiles 
In  my  benign  Redeemer's  face, 
And  ev'ry  fear  beguiles! 

3  Such  wonders,  Lord,  while  I  survey, 

To  thee  my  thanks  shall  rise, 
When  morning  ushers  in  the  day, 
Or  ev'ning  veils  the  skies. 

4  When  glimm'ring  life  resigns  its  flame, 

Thy  praise  shall  tune  my  breath  ; 
The  sweet  remembrance  of  thy  name 
Shall  gild  the  shades  of  death. 

5  But,  oh  !  how  blest  my  song  shall  rise, 

When  freed  from  feeble  clay, 
And  all  thy  glories  meet  mine  eyes 
In  one  eternal  day. 

6  Not  seraphs,  who  resound  thy  name 

Through  yon  ethereal  plains, 
Shall  glow  with  a  diviner  flame. 
Or  raise  sublimer  strains. 

52.  (17)     C.  M. 

1  T  ONG  as  I  liA^e,  I'll  bless  thy  name, 

God  of  eternal  love  ! 
My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same. 
In  the  bright  world  above. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  pow'r  unknown, 

And  let  his  praise  be  great  : 
I'll  sing  the  honors  of  thy  throne, 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue; 

And,  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
The  men  that  hear  my  sacred  song 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 

4  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name, 

And  children  learn  thy  ways ; 
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53  PHAISE  TO  GOD. 

Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 

5  Thy  glorious  deeds  of  ancient  date, 

Shall  through  the  world  be  known  : 
Thine  arm  of  pow'r,  thine  heav'nly  state, 
With  public  splendor  shown. 

6  The  world  is  manag'd  by  thy  hands, 

Thy  saints  are  ruPd  by  love  ; 

And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 

Tho'  rocks  and  hills  remove. 

53.  (22)     S.  M. 

1  f\  Bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness. 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins ; 

'Tis  he   relieves  thy  pain  ; 
'Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses. 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love. 

When  rescuM  from  the  grave ; 
He,  that  redeem'd  our  souls  from  death, 
Hath  boundless  pow'r  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good  ; 

He  gives  the  sufF'rers  rest ; 
The  Lord  hath  justice  for  the  proud. 
And  mercy  for  the  oppress'd. 

6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known; 
But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son. 
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54.  (25)     L.  M. 

1  TN  glad  amazement,  Lord,  I  stand. 

Amidst  the  bounties  of  thy  hand; 
How  numberless  those  bounties  are  ! 
How  rich,  how  various,  and  how  fair ! 

2  But  oh  !  what  poor  returns  I  make  ! 
What  lifeless  thanks  I  pay  thee  back ! 
Lord  !  I  confess  with  humble  shame. 
My  oflf'rings  scarce  deserve  the  name. 

3  Fain  would  my  laboring  heart  devise 
To  bring  some  nobler  sacrifice ; 

It  sinks  beneath  the  mighty  load  : 
What  shall  I  render  to  my  God  ? 

4  To  him  I  consecrate  my  praise, 
And  vow  the  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Yet,  what  at  best,  I  can  pretend, 
Worthy  such  gifts  from  such  a  friend? 

5  In  deep  abasement.  Lord,  I  see 
My  emptiness  and  poverty! 
Enrich  my  soul  with  grace  divine, 
And  make  me  worthier  to  be  thine. 

6  Give  me  at  length  an  angel's  tongue, 
That  heav'n  may  echo  with  my  song ! 
The  theme,  too  great  for  time,  shall  be 
The  joy  of  long  eternity. 

*^*'*         God  allj  and  in  all. — Psalm  Ixxiii.  25. 

1  1\¥Y  God,  my  life,  my  love, 
-^^-*-  To  thee,  to  thee,  I  call, 

I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer 

This  dungeon  where  I  dwell ; 
'Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  here, 
If  thou  depart,  'tis  hell. 

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56  PRAISE  TO   GOD. 

3  To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss  ; 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne. 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 

4  Not  all  the  harps  above 

Can  make  a  heavenly  place, 
If  God  his  residence  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  his  face. 

5  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky 

Can  one  delight  afford  ; 
No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy. 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord. 

6  To  thee  my  spirits  fly 

With  infinite  desire. 
And  yet  how  far  from  thee  I  lie! 
Dear  Jesus  raise  me  nigher. 

C.  M. 

56«      God  glorious  and  Sinners  saved. — Rom.  i.  30 
Chap.  V.  8,  9.    1  Pet.  iii.  22. 

1  Xj^ATHER,  how  wide  thy  glory  shines  ! 

How  high  thy  wonders  rise  ! 
Known  through  the  earth  by  thousand  sign 
By  thousands  through  the  skies. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs  proclaim  thy  power, 

Their  motions  speak  thy  skill. 
And  on  the  wings  of  every  hour 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 

3  But  when  we  view  thy  strange  design 

To  save  rebellious  worms. 
Our  souls  are  fill'd  with  awe  divine, 
To  see  what  God  performs. 

4  When  sinners  break  the  Father's  law, 

The  dying  Son  atones ; 
Oh  the  dear  mysteries  of  his  cross  ! 
The  triumph  of  his  groans  ! 
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5  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains  ; 
Sweet  cherubs  learn  Immanuel's  name, 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

6  O  may  I  bear  some  humble  part 

In  that  immortal  song  ; 
Wonder  and  joy  shall  tune  my  heart, 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 


o7,  (315)     P.  M.     8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6. 

1  p  ARENT  of  good  !  thy  works  of  might 
I  trace  with  wonder  and  delight; 
Thy  name  is  all  divine. 
There's  naught  in  earth,  or  sea,  or  air. 
Or  heav'n  itself,  that's  good  or  fair, 
But  what  is  wholly  thine, 

'2  Immensely  high  thy  glories  rise  ; 

They  strike  my  soul  with  sweet  surprise. 

And  sacred  pleasure  yield  : 
An  ocean  wide  without  a  bound. 
Where  ev'ry  noble  wish  is  drown'd, 

And  ev'ry  want  is  fiU'd. 

3  To  thee  my  warm  affections  move. 
In  sweet  astonishment  and  love. 

While  at  thy  feet  I  fall  : 
I  pant  for  naught  beneath  the  skies ; 
To  thee  my  ardent  wishes  rise, 

O  my  eternal  All ! 

4  W^hat  shall  I  do  to  spread  thy  praise, 
My  God !  through  my  remaining  days, 

Or  how  thy  name  adore  ? 
To  thee  I  consecrate  my  breath ; 
Let  me  be  thine  in  life  and  death, 

And  thine  for  evermore. 
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THE  WORKS  OF  GOD. 

58  (^•^).  ^'  ^: 

^*  God's  love  displayed  in  creation. 

1  TJf  AIL,  great  Creator,  wise  and  good  ! 

To  thee  our  songs  we  raise; 
Nature,  thro'  all  her  various  scenes, 
Invites  us  to  thy  praise. 

2  At  morning,  noon,  and  ev'ning  mild. 

Fresh  wonders  strike  our  view  ; 
And  while  we  gaze,  our  hearts  exult, 
With  transports  ever  new. 

3  Thy  glory  beams  in  ev'ry  star. 

Which  gilds  the  gloom  of  night ; 
And  decks  the  smiling  face  of  morn 
"    With  rays  of  cheerful  light. 

4  The  lofty  hill,  the  humble  lawn. 

With  countless  beauties  shine  ; 
The  silent  grove,  the  awful  shade, 
Proclaim  thy  pow'r  divine. 

5  Great  nature's  God  !  still  may  these  scenes 

Our  serious  hours  engage  ! 
Still  may  our  grateful  hearts  consult 
Thy  works'  instructive  page  ! 

6  And  while  in  all  thy  wondrous  works, 

Thy  varied  love  we  see ; 
Still  may  the  contemplation  lead 
Our  hearts,  O  God,  to  thee ! 


59. 


(61)     L.  M. 
Works  of  God. 


^r'HE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heav'ns,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 
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2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Does  his  Creator's  pow'r  display. 
And  publishes  to  ev'ry  land 

The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  ev'ning  shades  prevail. 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale. 
And  nightly  to  the  list'ning  earth 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth. 

4  Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings,  as  they  roll. 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

5  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  the  dark  terrestial  ball  ? 
What  tho'  nor  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst  their  radiant  orbs  be  found  ? 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
Forever  singing,  as  they  shine — 
The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine, 

fiO  (*5^)    C-  M. 

"^*  All  things  dependent  on  God. 

1  \^E  sing  th'  almighty  pow'r  of  God, 

W^ho  bade  the  mountains  rise, 
W^ho  spread  the  flowing  seas  abroad. 
And  built  the  lofty  skies. 

2  We  sing  the  wisdom  that  ordain'd 

The  sun  to  rule  the  day  ; 
The  moon  shines  full  at  his  command, 
And  all  the  stars  obey. 

3  We  sing  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 

Who  fills  the  earth  with  food ; 
Who  form'd  his  creatures  by  a  word, 
And  then  pronounc'd  them  good, 

4  Lord,  how  thy  wonders  are  displayed, 

Where'er  we  turn  our  eyes ; 

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^Ij  62  THE  WORKS   OF  GOD. 

Whether  we  view  the  ground  we  tread, 
Or  gaze  upon  the  skies ! 

5  There's  not  a  plant  nor  flow'r  below, 

But  makes  thy  glories  known  ; 
And  clouds  arise,  and  tempests  blow. 
By  order  from  thy  throne. 

6  On  him  each  moment  we  depend ; 

If  he  withdraw,  we  die. 
O  may  w^e  ne'er  that  God  offend. 
Who  is  for  ever  nigh  ! 

61.  (^'^^  .^•^^• 

The  riches  of  divine  goodness. 

1  T  ET  the  high  heav'ns  your  songs  invite ; 

Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light. 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll, 
And  stars  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole. 

2  Sing  earth  in  verdant  robes  array'd. 

Its  herbs  and  flowers,  its  fruits  and  shade ; 

Peopled  with  life  of  various  forms, 

Of  fish,  and  fowl,  and  beasts,  and  worms. 

3  View  the  broad  sea's  majestic  plains. 
And  think  how  wide  its  Maker  reigns  ; 
That  band  remotest  nations  joins  ; 
And  on  each  wave  his  goodness  shines. 

4  But  O !  that  brighter  world  above. 
Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love ! 
God's  only  Son,  in  flesh  array'd, 

For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made  ! 

5  Thither  my  soul,  with  rapture  soar ; 
There  in  the  land  of  praise  adore! 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay. 
Demands  an  everlasting  day. 

"'*•  Sun,  Moon,  and  Stars,  praise  the  Lord. 

1  XHAIREST  of  all  the  lights  above, 

Thou  sun,  whose  beams  adorn  the  spheres, 
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And  with  unwearied  swiftness  move. 
To  form  the  circles  of  our  years  y 

2  Praise  the  Creator  of  the  skies, 

That  dress'd  thine  orb  in  golden  rays ; 
Or  let  the  sun  forget  to  rise, 
If  he  forget  his  Maker's  praise ! 

3  Thou  reigning  beauty  of  the  night. 

Fair  queen  of  silence,  silver  moon, 
Whose  gentle  beams,  and  borrow'd  light. 
Are  softer  rivals  of  the  noon  ; 

4-  Arise,  and  to  that  sovereign  Power 
Waxing  and  waning  honors  pay, 
Who  bade  thee  rule  the  dusky  hour, 
And  half  supply  the  absent  day  ! 

5  Ye  twinkling  stars  that  gild  the  skies. 

When  darkness  has  its  curtain  drawn  ; 
That  keep  your  watch  with  wakeful  eyes, 
When  business,  cares,  and  day,  are  gone  : 

6  Proclaim  the  glories  of  your  Lord, 

Dispers'd  through  all  the  heavenly  street. 
Whose  boundless  treasures  can  afford 
So  rich  a  pavement  for  his  feet ! 

7  O  God  of  glory,  God  of  love. 

Thou  art  the  sun  that  makes  our  days  ; 
W^ith  all  thy  shining  works  above 
Let  man  attempt  to  speak  thy  praise ! 

^o  L.  M. 

^^*  The  Ministry  of  Angels. 

1  r^REAT  God  !  what  hosts  of  angels  stand, 

In  shining  ranks  at  thy  right  hand, 
Array'd  in  robes  of  dazzling  light. 

With  pinions  stretch'd  for  distant  flight ! 

2  Immortal  fires  !  seraphic  flames  ! 
Who  can  recount  their  various  names  ? 
In  strength  and  beauty  they  excel ; 
For  near  the  throne  of  God  they  dwell. 

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3  How  eagerly  they  wish  to  know 
The  duties  he  would  have  them  do: 
What  joy  their  active  spirits  feel, 
To  execute  their  Sovereign's  will ! 

4  Hither,  at  his  command,  they  fly 
To  guard  the  beds  on  which  we  lie  ; 
To  shield  our  persons  night  and  day, 
And  scatter  all  our  fears  away. 

5  Send,  O  my  God,  some  angel  down, 
(Though  to  a  mortal  eye  unknown,) 
To  guide  and  guard  my  doubtful  way 
Up  to  the  realms  of  endless  day. 

^^*  The  sow/.— Mark  viii.  36. 

"^^HAT  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price. 

The  whole  creation  round  ? 
That  which  was  lost  in  Paradise, 
That  which  in  Christ  is  found  : 

2  The  soul  of  man — Jehovah's  breath 

That  keeps  two  worlds  at  strife  ; 
Hell  moves  beneath  to  work  its  death, 
Heaven  stoops  to  give  it  life. 

3  God,  to  redeem  it,  did  not  spare 

His  well  beloved  Son ; 
Jesus,  to  save  it,  deign'd  to  bear 
The  sins  of  all  in  one. 

4  And  is  this  treasure  borne  below, 

In  earthen  vessels  frail  ? 
Can  none  its  utmost  value  know, 
Till  flesh  and  spirit  fail  ? 

5  Then  let  us  gather  round  the  cross, 

That  knowledge  to  obtain  ; 
Not  by  the  soul's  eternal  loss, 
But  everlasting  gain. 
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PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

(71)     CM. 
\fii9  Volume  of  divine  Providence. 

1  T  ET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
•^  Abas'd  before  the  Lord  ! 
Whate'er  his  pow'rful  hand  has  form'd, 

He  governs  with  a  word. 

2  Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  skies 

Were  into  motion  brought, 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 
Stood  present  to  his  thought. 

3  TITere's  not  a  sparrow  or  a  worm 

O'erlook'd  in  his  decrees, 
He  raises  monarchs  to  a  throne, 
Or  sinks  with  equal  ease. 

4  If  light  attend  the  course  I  go,  •  v, 

'Tis  he  provides  the  rays ; 
And  'tis  his  hand  that  hides  the  suOy. 
If  darkness  cloud  my  days. 

5  Trusting  his  wisdom  and  his  love, 

I  would  not  wish  to  know, 
What  in  the  book  of  his  decrees 
Awaits  me  here  below. 

6  Be  this  alone  my  fervent  pray'r  : 

Whate'er  my  lot  shall  be. 
Or  joys,  or  sorrows,  may  they  form 
My  soul  for  heav'n  and  thee  \ 

66  .('^^    ^'  ^^' 

*  God's  dispensations  merciful. 

1  ^T^HE  Lord,  how  fearful  is  his  name  \ 

How  wide  is  his  command  ! 
Nature,  with  all  her  moving  frame, 
Rests  on  his  mighty  hand, 

2  Immortal  glory  forms  his  throne, 

And  light  his  awful  robe, 
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67  PROVIDENCE   OF  GOD. 

Whilst,  with  a  smile  or  with  a  frown, 
He  manages  the  globe. 

3  Adoring  angels  round  him  fall, 

In  all  their  shining  forms  ; 
His  sov'reign  eye  looks  thro'  them  all, 
And  pities  mortal  worms. 

4  His  bowels  to  our  worthless  race 

In  sweet  compassion  move  ; 
He  clothes  his  looks  with  softest  grace, 
And  takes  his  title,  love. 

5  Now,  let  the  Lord  for  ever  reign. 

And  sway  us  as  he  will ; 
Sick,  or  in  health,  in  ease,  or  pain,  • 

We  are  his  fav'rites  still. 

^^  (75)      L.  M.' 

God  provides  for  all. 

1  tf^REATEST  of  beings,  source  of  life, 

Sov'reign  of  air,  and  earth,  and  sea! 
All  nature  feels  thy  pow'r ;  but  man 
A  grateful  tribute  pays  to  thee. 

2  Subject  to  wants,  to  thee  he  looks, 

And  from  thy  goodness  seeks  supplies  ; 
And,  when  oppress'd  with  guilt  he  mourns, 
Thy  mercy  lifts  him  to  the  skies. 

3  Children,  whose  little  minds,  unform'd, 

Ne'er  rais'd  a  tender  thought  to  heav'n  ; 
And  men,  whom  reason  lifts  to  God, 
Tho'  oft  by  passion  downward  driv'n  ; 

4  Those,  too,  who  bend  with  age  and  care. 

And  faint  and  tremble  near  the  tomb. 
Who,  sick'ning  at  the  present  scenes. 
Sigh  for  that  better  state  to  come  : 

5  All,  great  Creator  !  all  are  thine  ; 

All  feel  thy  providential  care  ; 
And,  thro'  each  varying  scene  of  life. 
Alike  thy  constant  pity  share. 
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PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD.  68 

6  And,  whether  grief  oppress  the  heart, 

Or  whether  joy  elate  the  breast. 
Or  life  still  keep  its  little  course, 
Or  death  invite  the  heart  to  rest : 

7  All  are  thy  messengers,  and  all 

Thy  sacred  pleasure.  Lord,  obey  ; 
And  all  are  training  man  to  dwell 
Nearer  to  bliss,  and  nearer  thee. 

^s,  (77)     L.    M. 

^^*        God's  appointments,  wise  and  good. 

1  npHROUGH  all  the  various  shifting  scene 

Of  life's  mistaken  ill  or  good. 
Thy  hand,  O  God,  conducts,  unseen, 
The  beautiful  vicissitude. 

2  Thou  givest  with  paternal  care, 

Howe'er  unjustly  we  complain. 
To  all  their  necessary  share 

Of  joy  and  sorrow,  health  and  pain. 

3  Trust  we  to  youth,  or  friends,  or  pow'r  ? 

Fix  we  on  this  terrestrial  ball?  * 

When  most  secure,  the  coming  hour, 
If  thou  see  fit,  may  blast  them  all. 

4  Thy  pow'rful  consolations  cheer ; 

Thy  smiles  suppress  the  deep-fetch'd  sigh  ; 
Thy  hand  can  dry  the  trickling  tear. 
That  secret  wets  the  widow's  eye. 

5  All  things  on  earth,  and  all  in  heav'n 

On  thy  eternal  will  depend  ; 
And  all  for  greater  good  were  giv'n. 
Would  man  pursue  th'  appointed  end. 

6  Be  this  my  care  : — To  all  beside, 

Indiff 'rent  let  my  wishes  be  ; 
Passion  be  calm,  abas'd  be  pride, 

And  fix'd  my  soul,  great  God !  on  thee. 

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69,  70  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

^9  (78)     C.  M. 

*  God's  ways  incomprehensible, 

1  fi-^^  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 

His  wonders  to  perform, 
He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea. 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  and  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs. 
And  works  his  sov'reign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints  !  fresh  courage  take  : 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  will  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 

Unfolding  ev'ry  hour ; 
^  The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste. 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flow'r. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err. 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain  ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

f^Q  ^  (79)     L.  M. 

•  In  him  we  live  and  move. 

1  '^AST  are  thy  works,  almighty  Lord, 

All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word; 
Thy  glories  in  the  heav'ns  we  see  ; 
The  spacious  earth  is  full  of  thee. 

2  The  various  tribes  of  creatures  stand, 
Waiting  their  portions  from  thy  hand  ; 
And,  while  they  take  their  diff 'rent  food. 
Their  cheerful  looks  pronounce  thee  good. 

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PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD,  71,  72 

3  Whene'er  thy  face  is  hid,  they  mourn. 
And,  dying,  to  their  dust  return  ; 
Both  man  and  beast  their  souls  resign ; 
Life,  breath,  and  spirit,  all  are  thine. 

4  Yet  thou  canst  breathe  on  dust  again, 
And  fill  the  world  with  beasts  and  men ; 
A  word  of  thy  creating  breath. 
Repairs  the  wastes  of  time  and  death. 

5  The  earth  stands  trembling  at  thy  stroke, 
And  at  thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke  : 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  face. 
And  tell  their  wants  to  sov'reign  grace. 

6  In  thee  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet. 
And  make  my  meditations  sweet: 

I  to  my  God,  my  heav'nly  King, 
Immortal  hallelujahs  sing, 

^1  (81)     L.  M. 

'  "■■•  God  the  refuge  of  his  children. 

1  fi^I^  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints. 

When  storms  of  deep  distress  invade  ; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints. 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurl'd 

Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there ; 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world  : 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar  : 

In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide ; 
While  ev'ry  nation,  ev'ry  shore 

Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  'Midst  storms  and  tempests,  Lord  !    thy  word 

Does  ev'ry  rising  fear  control : 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 
And  well  sustain  the  fainting  soul. 

y„  ^  _  (82)     S.  M. 

*  "*•         Divine  goodness  a  ground  of  trust, 

1  /2J.IVE  to  the  winds  thy  fears  ; 
Hope,  and  be  undismay'd  : 

49  E 


73  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

God  hears  thy  sighs,  and  counts  thy  tears, 
God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

2  Through  waves  and  clouds  and  storms, 

He  gently  clears  thy  way  ; 
Wait  thou  his  time,  so  shall  this  night 
Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

3  What  though  thou  rulest  not ; 

Yet  heav'n,  and  earth,  and  hell 
Proclaim,  God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth  all  things  well. 

4  Thine  everlasting  truth. 

Father,  thy  ceaseless  love. 
Sees  all  thy  children's  wants,  and  knows 
What  best  for  each  will  prove. 

5  And  whatsoe'er  thou  will'st. 

Thou  dost,  O  King  of  kings  ; 
What  thine  unerring  wisdom  chose, 
Thy  pow'r  to  being  brings. 

6  Let  us  in  life,  in  death. 

Thy  steadfast  truth  declare  ; 

'    And  publish  with  our  latest  breath. 

Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 

^o  (83)     L.  M. 

^*  God  appointeth  affliction. 

1  "I^OT  from  relentless  fate's. dark  womb, 

Or  from  the  dust,  our  troubles  come  ; 
No  fickle  chance  presides  o'er  grief, 
To  cause  the  pain,  or  send  relief. 

2  Look  up,  and  see,  ye  sorrowing  saints ! 
The  cause  and  cure  of  your  complaints. 
Know,  'tis  your  heav'nly  father's  will : 
Bid  ev'ry  murmur  then  be  still. 

3  He  sees,  we  need  the  painful  yoke  ; 
Yet  love  directs  his  heaviest  stroke, 
He  takes  no  pleasure  in  our  smart, 

But  wounds  to  heal  and  cheer  the  heart. 
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PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD.  74,  75 

4  Blest  trials  those  that  cleanse  from  sin, 
And  make  the  soul  all  pure  within, 
Wean  the  fond  mind  from  earthly  toys, 
To  seek  and  taste  celestial  joys  ! 

^4  (84)     C.  M, 

•  God  a  present  help  in  trouble. 

1  nnO  calm  the  sorrows  of  the  mind, 

Our  heav'nly  Friend  is  nigh, 
To  wipe  the  anxious  tear  that  starts 
Or  trembles  in  the  eye. 

2  Thou  canst,  when  anguish  rends  the  heart, 

The  secret  wo  control ; 
The  inward  malady  canst  heal. 
The  sickness  of  the  soul. 

3  Thou  canst  repress  the  rising  sigh  ; 

Canst  sooth  each  mortal  care  ; 
And  ev'ry  deep  and  heart-felt  groan 
Is  wafted  to  thine  ear. 

4  Thy  gracious  eye  is  watchful  still; 

Thy  potent  arm  can  save 
From  threat'ning  danger  and  disease, 
And  the  devouring  grave. 

5  When,  pale  and  languid  all  the  frame, 

The  ruthless  hand  of  pain 
Arrests  the  feeble  pow'rs  of  life. 
The  help  of  man  is  vain. 

6  'Tis  thou,  greajfcg^God  !  alone  canst  check 

The  progress  of  disease  ; 
And  sickness,  aw'd  by  pow'r  divine, 
The  high  command  obeys. 

7  Eternal  source  of  life  and  health, 

And  ev'ry  bliss  we  feel ! 
In  sorrow  and  in  joy,  to  thee 
Our  grateful  hearts  appeal. 

75.  (S6)     C.  M. 

Man's  dependence  on  God. 
i  J^ET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 

•  Nor  death  nor  danger  fear  ; 

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76  PROVIDENCE   OF  GOD. 

While  we  confess,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand. 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay  : 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone ; 
Strange  !   that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 

4  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame, 

The  God  that  form'd  us  first; 

Salvation  to  th'  almighty  name. 

That  rear'd  us  from  the  dust. 

5  While  we  have  breath,  or  life,  or  tongues, 

Our  Maker  we'll  adore ; 
His  spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs. 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more. 

-.p  (87)     P.  M.     6,  6,  6,  6,  8,  8. 

^*  God  our  pleasure, 

1  TJPWARD  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

From  God  is  all  my  aid  ; 
The  God  who  built  the  skies. 
And  earth's  foundations  laid. 

God  is  the  tow'r 
To  which  I  fly  : 
His  grace  is  nigh 

In  ev'ry  hour. 

2  My  feet  shall  never  slide 

Or  fall  in  fatal  snares  ; 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide. 
Defends  me  from  my  fears. 

Those  wakeful  eyes, 
That  never  sleep. 
His  children  keep. 
When  dangers  rise* 
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PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD.  77 


No  burning  heats  by  day, 

Nor  blasts  of  ev'ning  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 
If  God  be  with  me  there. 

Thou  art  my  sun, 
And  thou  my  shade. 
To  guard  my  head 
By  night  or  noon. 
Hast  thou  not  giv'n  thy  word, 

To  save  my  soul  from  death  ? 
And  I  can  trust  the  Lord, 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath, 

I'll  go  and  come. 
Nor  fear  to  die, 
Till  from  on  high 
He  call  me  home. 


1^^  \o^j     L.  M. 

The  people  of  God  safe. 

^T^HEY,  that  have  made  their  refuge  God, 

Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode ; 
Shall  walk  all  day  beneath  his  shade. 
And  there  at  night  shall  rest  their  head. 

If  burning  beams  of  noon  conspire 

To  dart  a  pestilential  fire  : 

God  is  their  life ;  his  wings  are  spread, 

To  shield  them  'midst  ten  thousand  dead. 

If  vapors  with  malignant  breath 
Rise  thick,  and  scatter  midnight  death: 
Still  they  are  safe  ;  the  poison'd  air 
Again  grows  pure,  if  God  be  there. 

But  if  the  fire,  or  plague,  or  sword, 
Receive  commission  from  the  Lord, 
To  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest : 
Their  very  pains  and  death  are  blest. 
The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire. 
Shall  but  fulfill  their  best  desire  ; 
From  sins  and  sorrows  set  thena  free. 
And  bring  thy  children.  Lord  !  to  thee. 
53  E* 


78,  79  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD, 

«.g  (89)     C.^M. 

Trust  in  the  promises  of  God, 

1  4  ND  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord, 

To  dissipate  our  fear  ? 
Dost  thou  proclaim  thyself  our  God, 
Our  God  for  ever  near  ? 

2  Doth  thy  right  hand,  which  form'd  the  earth,, 

And  bears  up  all  the  skies. 
Stretch  from  on  high  its  friendly  aid, 
Wheji  dangers  round  us  rise? 

3  And  wilt  thou  lead  our  weary  souls 

To  that  delightful  scene, 
Where  rivers  of  salvation  flow 
Through  pastures  ever  green  ? 

4  On  thy  support  our  souls  shall  lean. 

And  banish  ev'ry  care  ; 
The  gloomy  vale  of  death  shall  smile. 
If  God  be  with  us  there 

5  While  we  his  gracious  succour  prove, 

'Midst  all  our  various  ways, 
The  darkest  shades,  thro'  which  we  pass,. 
Shall  echo  with  his  praise. 

•"•  God  our  shepherd. 

1  nPHE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 

And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care  ;. 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply. 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye ; 
My  noon-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  on  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint. 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant ; 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wand'ring  steps  he  leads ; 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow. 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 

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PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD.  80,  81 

3  Though  in  a  hare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious  lonely  wilds  I  stray  ; 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile ; 
With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crown'd. 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread  ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,  O  Lord,  art  with  me  still  ; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

80.  (91)     C.  M. 

1  SJHINE  on  our  souls,  eternal  God  ! 

With  rays  of  mercy  shine  ; 
O  let  thy  favor  crown  our  days, 
And  their  whole  course  be  thine. 

2  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  thee, 

Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain  : 
Small  joy  success  itself  could  give. 
If  thou  thy  love  restrain. 

3  'Tis  ours  the  furrows  to  prepare. 

And  sow  the  precious  grain  ; 
'Tis  thine,  to  give  the  sun  and  air. 
And  to  command  the  rain. 

4  With  thee  let  ev'ry  week  begin. 

With  thee  each  day  be  spent, 
For  thee  each  fleeting  hour  improv'd, 
Since  each  by  thee  is  lent. 

5  Thus  cheer  us  thro'  this  toilsome  road. 

Till  all  our  labors  cease ; 
And  thus  prepare  our  weary  souls 
For  everlasting  peace. 

g,  (92)    C.  M. 

In  travelling. 

1  "ITOW  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord  ! 
How  sure  is  their  defence  ! 
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0»  PROVIDENCE   OF  GOD. 

Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  help  Omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms  and  lands  remote, 

Supported  by  thy  care, 
They  pass  unhurt  thro'  burning  climes, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  Thy  mercy  sweetens  ev'ry  soil. 

Makes  ev'ry  region  please  ; 
The  hoary  frozen  hills  it  warms. 
And  smooths  the  boist'rous  seas. 

4  Tho'  by  the  dreadful  tempest  toss'd, 

High  on  the  broken  wave. 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear. 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

5  The  storm  is  laid,  the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  thy  will ; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command. 
At  thy  command  is  still. 

6  From  all  my  griefs  and  straits,  O  Lord  ! 

Thy  mercy  sets  me  free ; 
Whilst  in  the  confidence  of  pray'r 
My  heart  takes  hold  on  thee. 

7  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths. 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore ; 
And  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past. 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

8  My  life,  while  thou  preserv'st  my  life. 

Thy  sacrifice  shall  be  ; 
And,  oh  !  may  death,  when  death  shall  come,. 
Unite  my  soul  to  thee  !  '>^'' 

C.  M. 
*^'**  Dark  Providence. — I  Cor.  xiii.  9,  12. 

1   ^r^HY  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea  ; 
Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace  : 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thy  unbounded  grace. 
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PROVIDENCE   OF  GOD.  83 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround  ; 
Mysterious  deeps  of  providence 
My  wand'ring  thoughts  confound. 

3  As  thro'  a  glass  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love  ; 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above  ! 

4  'Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will : 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight ; 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal. 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 

5  With  raptures  shall  I  then  survey 

Thy  providence  and  grace  ; 
And  spend  an  everlasting  day 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

00  L.  M. 

*'•'•     Elijah  fed  by  Ravens. — 1  Kings  xvii.  6* 

1  TM/^HEN  God's  own  people  stand  in  need, 

His  goodness  will  provide  supplies  : 
Thus  when  Elijah  faints  for  bread, 
A  raven  to  his  succour  flies. 

2  At  God's  command  with  speedy  wings, 
The  hungry  bird  resigns  its  prey  ; 
And  to  the  rev'rend  prophet  brings 
The  needful  portion  day  by  day. 

3  This  method  may  be  counted  strange  ; 
But  happy  was  Elijah's  lot : 

For  nature's  course  shall  sooner  change. 
Than  God's  dear  children  be  forgot. 

4  This  wonder  oft  has  been  renew'd, 
And  saints  by  sweet  experience  find 
Their  evils  overrul'd  for  good, 
Their  foes  to  friendly  deeds  inclin'd. 

5  Who  can  distrust  that  mighty  hand, 
Which  rules  with  universal  sway  ; 

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84,  85  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD, 

Which  nature's  laws  can  countermand, 
Or  feed  us  by  a  bird  of  prey  ! 

84  L-  ^I- 

Providence. 

1  T^HY  ways,  O  Lord  !  with  wise  design^ 

Are  fram'd  upon  thy  throne  above, 
And  every  dark  and  bending  line 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  thy  love. 

2  With  feeble  light,  and  half  obscure, 
Poor  mortals  thy  arrangements  view ; 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure. 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 

3  Thy  flock,  thy  own  peculiar  care, 
Though  now  they  seem  to  roam  uney'd, 
Are  led  or  driven  only  where. 

They  best  and  safest  may  abide. 

4:  Thcj  neither  know  nor  trace  the  way  : 
But  whilst  they  trust  thy  guardian  eye, 
Their  feet  shall  ne'er  to  ruin  stray, 
Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 

5  M)^  favor'd  soul  shall  meekly  learn 
To  lay  her  reason  at  thy  throne  ; 
Too  weak  thy  secrets  to  discern, 
I'll  trust  thee  for  my  guide  alone. 

C.  M. 

S5»      (^od  our  Guide  and  Preserver. — Deut.  xxxii. 
11,  12. 

1  ^^HE  eagle  fond  her  charge  awakes 

Where  in  the  nest  they  doze  ; 
And  while  her  flutt'ring  plumes  she  shakes, 

The  way  to  fly  she  shows  ; 
She  spreads  her  wings,  her  young  to  bear, 

Before  their  own  they  try  ; 
And  takes  them  up,  and  cleaves  the  air  ; 

And  soars  above  the  sky. 

2  'Twas  thus  in  nature's  sleep  I  lay. 

When  Christ  the  Spirit  shed, 

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PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD.  86 

His  Spirit  stirr'd  me  up  to  pray, 

And  hover'd  o'er  my  head, 
Infusing  the  first  gracious  hope 

He  spread  his  wings  abroad. 
And  train'd  his  infant  pupil  up 

To  seek  the  face  of  God. 

3  The  object  of  his  kindest  care 

He  never  yet  forsook, 
But  did  himself  my  weakness  bear^ 

And  all  my  burthen  took; 
He  bore  me  up,  from  earth  he  bore 

On  wings  of  heav'nly  love, 
And  taught  my  unfledg'd  soul  to  soar 

To  those  bright  realms  above. 

4  The  Spirit  of  redeeming  grace 

Hath  been  my  sure  defence, 
And  through  the  pathless  wilderness 

Led  on  my  innocence  : 
When  simple  as  a  little  child 

All  idols  I  abhorr'd. 
And  saw  as  my  Redeemer  smil'd. 

My  Paradise  restor'd. 

""•  Consolatory  Reflection  on  Providence. 

1  5^T^IS  wisdom,  mercy,  love  divine. 

Which  mingles  blessings  with  our  cares; 
And  shall  our  thankless  heart  repine 
That  we  obtain  not  all  our  prayers? 

2  From  ditfidence  our  sorrows  flow. 
Short-sighted  mortals,  weak  and  blind, 
Bend  down  their  eyes  to  earth  and  wo, 
And  doubt  if  providence  be  kind. 

3  Should  heaven  with  every  wish  comply, 
Say,  would  the  grant  relieve  the  care? 
Perhaps  the  good  for  which  we  sigh. 
Might  change  it's  name  and  prove  a  snare. 

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87,  88  PROVIDENCE  OF  GOD. 

4  Were  once  our  vain  desires  subdu'd, 
The  will  resign'd,  the  heart  at  rest; 
In  every  scene  we  should  conclude, 
The  will  of  heaven  is  right,  is  best. 

C.  M. 

Slf»     Praise  for   the   Blessings    of    Providence   and 
Grace. — Psalm  cxxxix. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Father,  gracious  Lord, 

Kind  guardian  of  my  days. 
Thy  mercies  let  my  heart  record 
In  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

2  In  life's  first  dawn,  my  tender  frame 

Was  thy  indulgent  care, 
Long  ere  I  could  pronounce  thy  name, 
Or  breathe  the  infant  prayer. 

3  Each  rolling  year  new  favors  brought 

From  thy  exhaustless  store; 
But,  ah !  in  vain  my  labouring  thought, 
Would  count  thy  mercies  o'er. 

4  While  sweet  reflection,  through  my  days. 

Thy  bounteous  hand  would  trace. 
Still  dearer  blessings  claim  thy  praise, 
The  blessings  of  thy  grace. 

5  Yes,  I  adore  thee,  gracious  Lord ! 

For  favors  more  divine; 
That  I  have  known  thy  sacred  word, 
Where  all  thy  glories  shine. 

6  Lord,  when  this  mortal  frame  decays. 

And  every  weakness  dies. 
Complete  the  wonders  of  thy  grace. 
And  raise  me  to  the  skies. 

88.  (260)     C.  M. 

1  "Y'E  trembling  souls!  dismiss  your  fears  ; 
Be  mercy  all  your  theme; 
Mercy,  which  like  a  river  flows 
In  one  continued  stream. 
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DEPRAVITY   OF  MAN. 

2  Fear  not  the  pow'rs  of  earth  and  hell : 

God  will  these  pow'rs  restrain  ; 
His  mighty  arm  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good  : 

He  will  for  his  provide, 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  give  them  heav'n  beside. 

4  Fear  not,  that  he  will  e'er  forsake, 

Or  leave  his  work  undone : 
He's  faithful  to  his  promises. 
And  faithful  to  his  Son. 

5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Nor  death's  tremendous  sting : 
He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve, 
To  endless  glory  bring. 

6  You  in  his  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  grace. 

May  confidently  trust: 
His  wisdom  guides,  his  pow'r  protects, 
His  grace  rewards  the  just. 


FALL  AND  DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN. 

Corrupt  Nature  from  Adam^ 

1  TOLESS'D  with  the  joys  of  innocence, 

Adam,  our  father,  stood. 
Till  he  debas'd  his  soul  to  sense, 
And  ate  the  unlawful  food. 

2  Now  we  are  born  a  sensual  race, 
To  sinful  joys  inclin'd  ; 

Reason  has  lost  its  native  place. 
And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 

While  flesh  and  sense  and  passion  reigns, 
Sin  is  the  sweetest  good  : 

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We  fancy  music  in  our  chains, 
And  so  forget  the  load. 

4  Great  God,  renew  our  ruin'd  frame, 

Our  broken  powers  restore; 
Inspire  us  with  a  heavenly  flame, 
And  flesh  shall  reign  no  more. 

5  Eternal  Spirit,  write  thy  law 

Upon  our  inward  parts, 
And  let  the  second  Adam  draw 
His  image  on  our  hearts. 

CM. 

00 •      Original  Sin  ;  or,  the  first  and  second  Adam, — 
Rom.  V.  \%     Psalm  H.  5.  Job  xiv.  4. 

1  gACKWARD  with  humble  shame  we  look. 

On  our  original ; 
How  is  our  nature  dash'd  and  broke 
In  our  first  father's  fall ! 

2  To  all  that's  good,  averse  and  blind, 

But  prone  to  all  that's  ill ; 
What  dreadful  darkness  veils  our  mind  i 
How  obstinate  our  will ! 

3  How  strong  in  our  degenerate  blood, 

The  old  corruption  reigns, 
And  mingling  with  the  crooked  flood, 
Wanders  through  all  our  veins  ! 

4  Wild  and  unwholesome  as  the  root 

Will  all  the  branches  be ; 
How  can  we  hope  for  living  fruit 
From  such  a  deadly  tree  ? 

5  What  mortal  power  from  things  unclean 

Can  pure  productions  bring  ? 
Who  can  command  a  vital  stream 
From  an  infected  spring  ? 

6  Yet  mighty  God,  thy  wondrous  love 

Can  make  our  nature  clean. 
While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death,  and  sin. 
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DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN.  91,  92 

7  The  second  Adam  shall  restore 
The  ruins  of  the  first, 
Hosanna  to  that  sovereign  power 
That  new-creates  our  dust. 

C.  M. 
^^*  The  Deceitfulness  of  Sin. 

1  ^IN  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 

To  practise  on  the  mind  ; 
With  flattering  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts, 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind. 

2  With  names  of  virtiie  she  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  young  ; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joy  she  brings. 

And  gives  a  fair  pretence  ; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  things. 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

4  So  on  a  tree  divinely  fair 

Grew  the  forbidden  food  ; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 

L.  M. 

0^»     Mam  and  Christ,  Lords  of  the  Old  and  the  Neiv 
Creation. 

1  T  ORD,  what  was  man  when  made  at  first, 

Adam  the  offspring  of  the  dust. 
That  thou  should'st  set  him  and  his  race 
But  just  below  an  angel's  place? 

2  That  thou  should'st  raise  his  nature  so, 
And  make  him  lord  of  all  beloAV  ; 
Make  ev'ry  beast  and  bird  submit. 
And  lay  the  fishes  at  his  feet  ? 

3  But  O,  what  brighter  glories  wait 
To  crown  the  second  Adam's  state  ! 
What  honors  shall  thy  Son  adorn. 
Who  condescended  to  be  born  ! 

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^3,  94  FALL  AND 

4  See  him  below  his  angels  made, 
See  him  in  dust  amongst  the  dead, 
To  save  a  ruin'd  world  from  sin  ; 
But  he  shall  reign  with  power  divine^ 

5  The  world  to  come,  redeem'd  from  all 
The  miseries  that  attend  the  fall, 
New-made,  and  glorious,  shall  submi 
At  our  exalted  Saviour's  feet. 

q..  L.  M. 

^*^*  The  Farewell. 

1  J^EAD  be  my  heart  to  all  below, 

To  mortal  joys  and  mortal  cares  ; 
To  sensual  bliss  that  charms  us  so. 
Be  dark,  mine  eyes,  and  deaf,  my  ears. 

2  Lord,  I  renounce  my  carnal  taste 
Of  the  fair  fruit  that  sinners  prize  : 
Their  paradise  shall  never  waste 
One  thought  of  mine,  but  to  despise. 

3  All  earthly  joys  are  overweigh'd 
With  mountains  of  vexatious  care  ; 
And  Where's  the  sweet  that  is  not  laid 
A  bait  to  some  destructive  snare  ? 

4  Begone,  for  ever,  mortal  things  [ 
Thou  mighty  mole-hill,  earth,  farewell ! 
Angels  aspire  on  lofty  wings. 

And  leave  the  globe  for  ants  to  dwell. 

5  Come,  heaven,  and  fill  my  vast  desires, 
My  soul  pursues  the  sovereign  good  ; 
She  was  all  made  of  heavenly  fires, 
Nor  can  she  live  on  meaner  food. 

"'*•         The  prosperity  of  Sinners  cursed. 

I  T  ORD,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I, 
"^  To  mourn,  and  murmur,  and  repine 
To  see  the  wicked  plac'd  on  high, 
In  pride  and  robes  of  honor  shii?ie=. 
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DEPRAVITY   OF  MAN.  95 

2  But  oh  their  end,  their  dreadful  end ! 
Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so : 

On  slippery  rocks  I  see  them  stand, 
And  fiery  billows  roll  below. 

3  Now  let  them  boast  how  tall  they  rise, 
I'll  never  envy  them  again : 

There  they  may  stand  with  haughty  eyes, 
Till  they  plunge  deep  in  endless  pain. 

4  Their  fancied  joys,  how  fast  they  flee  ! . 
Just  like  a  dream  when  man  awakes  ; 
Their  songs  of  softest  harmony 

Are  but  a  preface  to  their  plagues. 

5  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine 
Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood  ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine, 
My  life,  my  portion,  and  my  God. 

o^  C.  M. 

*'*'•       The  World^s  three  chief  Temptations, 

1  "IMTHEN  in  the  light  of  faith  divine 

We  look  on  things  below. 
Honor,  and  gold,  and  sensual  joy, 
How  vain  and  dangerous  too  ! 

2  Honor's  a  puff  of  noisy  breath  ; 

Yet  men  expose  their  blood. 
And  venture  everlasting  death 
To  gain  that  airy  good. 

3  Whilst  others  starve  the  nobler  mind, 

And  feed  on  shining  dust, 
They  rob  the  serpent  of  his  food 
T'  indulge  a  sordid  lust. 

4  The  pleasures  that  allure  our  sense 

Are  dangerous  snares  to  souls  ; 
There's  but  a  drop  of  flattering  sweet, 
And  dash'd  with  bitter  bowls. 

5  God  is  mine  all-sufficient  good, 

My  portion  and  my  choice  ; 
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96,  97  FALL  AND 

In  him  my  vast  desires  are  fiU'd, 
And  all  my  powers  rejoice. 

6  In  vain  the  Avorld  accosts  my  ear 
And  tempts  my  heart  anew  ; 
I  cannot  buy  your  bliss  so  dear, 
Nor  part  with  heaven  for  you. 

*^^*  The  End  of  the  World. 

1  X)^HY  should  this  earth  delight  us  so  ? 

Why  should  we  fix  our  eyes 
On  these  low  grounds  where  sorrows  grow. 
And  every  pleasure  dies? 

2  While  time  his  sharpest  teeth  prepares 

Our  comforts  to  devour. 
There  is  a  land  above  the  stars, 
And  joys  above  his  power. 

3  Nature  shall  be  dissolv'd  and  die, 

The  sun  must  end  his  race. 
The  earth  and  sea  for  ever  fly 
Before  my  Saviour's  face. 

4  When  will  that  glorious  morning  rise  ? 

When  the  last  trumpet  sound, 

And  call  the  nations  to  the  skies. 

From  underneath  the  ground  ? 

^  L.  M. 

•^  •  •  TTie  Vanity  of  earthly  Things. 

1  "Ik^HAT  are  possessions,  fame,  and  power^ 

The  boasted  splendor  of  the  great  ?  . 
What  gold,  which  dazzled  eyes  adore, 
And  seek  with  endless  toils  and  sweat? 

2  Express  their  charms,  declare  their  use, 
That  we  their  merits  may  descry. 

Tell  us  what  good  they  can  produce, 
Or  what  important  wants  supply. 

3  If,  wounded  with  the  sense  of  sin, 
To  them  for  pardon  we  should  pray, 

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DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN. 

Will  they  restore  our  peace  within, 
And  wash  our  guilty  stains  away  ? 

4  Can  they  celestial  life  inspire, 
Nature  with  power  divine  renew. 
With  pure  and  sacred  transports  fire 
Our  bosom,  and  our  lusts  subdue  ? 

5  When  with  the  pangs  of  death  we  strive, 
And  yield  all  comforts  here  for  lost. 
Will  they  support  us,  will  they  give 
Kind  succour,  when  we  need  it  most  ? 

6  When  at  th'  Almighty's  awful  bar 
To  hear  our  final  doom  we  stand. 
Can  they  incline  the  Judge  to  spare. 
Or  wrest  the  vengeance  from  his  hand  ? 

7  Can  they  protect  us  from  despair. 
From  the  dark  reign  of  death  and  hell. 
Crown  us  with  bliss,  and  throne  us  where 
The  just,  in  joys  immortal,  dwell  ? 

8  Sinners,  your  idols  we  despise. 
If  these  reliefs  ye  cannot  grant; 
W^hy  should  we  such  delusions  prize. 
And  pine  in  everlasting  want  ? 

Oft  L.  M. 

*^^*  The  Glutton  and  the  Drunkard. 

1  'l/'ATN  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  bent. 

Prepares  for  his  own  punishment ; 
What  pains,  what  loathsome  maladies 
From  luxury  and  lust  arise! 

2  The  drunkard  feels  his  vitals  waste. 

Yet  drowns  his  health  to  please  his  taste  ; 
Till  all  his  active  powers  are  lost. 
And  fainting  life  draws  near  the  dust. 

3  The  glutton  groans  and  loathes  to  eat, 
His  soul  abhors  delicious  meat : 
Nature,  with  heavy  loads  opprest. 
Would  yield  to  death  to  be  releas'd. 

4  Then  how  the  frighted  sinners  fly 
To  God  for  help  with  earnest  cry  ! 

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99  CHRIST. 

He  hears  their  groans,  prolongs  their  breath, 
And  saves  them  from  approaching  death. 

5  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
And  let  their  thankful  offerings  prove 
How  they  adore  their  Maker's  love. 


CHRIST. 
HIS  DIVINITY. 

L.  M. 

00«     Th^  Deity  and  Humanity  of  Christ. — John  i.  ] 
3.  14.     Col.  i.  16.     Eph.  iii.  9,  10. 

1  Xj^RE  the  blue  heavens  were  stretch'd  abroad 

From  everlasting  was  the  Word  ; 
With  God  he  was ;  the  W^ord  was  God, 
And  must  divinely  be  ador'd. 

2  By  his  own  power  were  all  things  made ; 
By  him  supported  all  things  stand ; 

He  is  the  whole  creation's  Head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3  Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Satan  fell, 
He  led  the  host  of  morning  stars; 
(Thy  generation  who  can  tell. 

Or  count  the  number  of  thy  years  ?) 

4  But  lo,  he  leaves  those  heavenly  forms, 
The  Word  descends  and  dwells  in  clay, 
That  he  may  converse  hold  with  worms, 
Drest  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 

5  Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his  face  ; 
*     Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son  ; 

How  full  of  truth  !  how  full  of  grace  ! 
When  through  his  eyes  the  Godhead  shone. 

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CHRIST.  100,   101 

6  Archangels  leave  their  high  abode 
To  learn  new  mysteries  here,  and  tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God, 
The  glories  of  Immanuel. 

lOft  ^'  ^^• 

iuv»      Q^^  fj^^  g^^^  ^q^^i  ^iij^  fj^^  Father. 

1  "D  RIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God  ! 
Our  Spirits  bow  before  thy  seat, 
To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought, 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 

SJ  A  thousand  seraphs  strong  and  bright 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity  ; 
But  who  amongst  the  sons  of  light 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee  ! 

3  Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 
Jesus,  array'd  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 

A  full  equality  with  God. 

4  Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams  ; 
Their  essence  is  for  ever  one, 

Though  they  are  known  by  different  names, 
The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son. 

5  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ  our  King 
With  equal  honors  be  ador'd  ; 

His  praise  let  every  angel  sing. 
And  all  the  nations  own  their  Lord* 

*^*»  7%e  Divinity  of  Christ, 

1  ^HEE  we  adore.  Eternal  Word  I 
■*-    The  Father's  equal  Son  ; 

By  heaven's  obedient  hosts  ador'd^ 
Ere  time  its  course  begun. 

2  The  first  creation  has  display'd 

Thine  energy  divine  ; 
For  not  a  single  thing  was  made 
By  other  hands  than  thine. 
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102  CHRIST. 

3  But  ransom'd  sinners,  with  delight^ 

Sublimer  facts  survey, — 

The  all-creating  Word  unites 

Himself  to  dust  and  clay. 

4  Creation's  Author  now  assumes 

A  creature's  humble  form  : 
A  man  of  grief  and  wo  becomes, 
And  trod  on  like  a  worm. 

5  The  Lord  of  glory  bears  the  shame 

To  vile  transgressors  due  ; 
Justice  the  Prince  of  life  condemns 
To  die  in  anguish  too.— 

6  God  over  all,  for  ever  blest. 

The  righteous  curse  endures  ; 
And  thus,  to  souls  with  sin  distrest. 
Eternal  bliss  ensures. 

7  What  wonders  in  thy  person  meet, 

My  Saviour,  all  divine  ! 
I  fall  with  rapture  at  thy  feet, 
And  would  be  wholly  thine. 

HIS  INCARNATION. 

L.  M. 
102 o      Messiah. — Gen.  xlix.    10.       Dan.    ix.  26. 
Hag.  ii.  6. 

1  |TjJ-LORY  to  God !  who  reigns  above, 

Who  dwells  in  light,  whose  name  is  love  ; 
Ye  saints  and  angels,  if  ye  can. 
Declare  the  love  of  God  to  man. 

2  O  what  can  more  his  love  commend, 
His  dear,  his  only  Son  to  send  ! 

That  man,  condemn'd  to  die,  might  live. 
And  God  be  glorious  to  forgive  ! 

3  Messiah's  come — with  joy  behold 
The  days  by  prophets  long  foretold  : 
Judah,  thy  royal  sceptre's  broke  ; 

And  time  still  proves  what  Jacob  spoke. 
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CHRIST. 

4  Daniel  thy  weeks  are  all  expir'd, — 
The  time  prophetic  seals  requir'd  ; 
Cut  off  for  sins,  but  not  his  own, 
Thy  Prince,  Messiah,  did  atone. 

4  We  see  the  prophecies  fulfiU'd 
In  Jesus,  that  most  wondrous  child: 
His  birth,  his  life,  his  death,  combine 
To  prove  his  character  divine. 

(96)     C.  M. 
108*       ^e  Angel's  message  to   the  shepherds,  at 
Christ's  nativity. 

1  ^N  Judah's  plains  as  shepherds  sat, 

Watching  their  flocks  by  night, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  appeared. 
Clad  in  celestial  light. 

2  Awe-struck  the  vision  they  regard, 

Appall'd  with  trembling  fear  ; 

When  thus  a  cherub-voice  divine 

Breath'd  sweetly  on  their  ear. 

3  "  Shepherds  of  Judah  !  cease  your  fears, 

And  calm  your  troubled  mind  ; 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

4  This  day  almighty  love  fulfills 

Its  great  eternal  word ; 
This  day  is  born  in  Bethlehem, 
A  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord. 

5  There  shall  you  find  the  heav'nly  babe. 

In  humblest  weeds  array'd  ; 
All  meanly  wrapp'd  in  swaddling  clothes, 
And  in  a  manger  laid." 

6  He  ceas'd,  and  sudden  all  arotind 

Appear'd  a  radiant  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 
Warbling  their  choral  song : 

7  "  Glory  to  God,  from  whom  on  high 

All-gracious  mercies  flow  ! 
71 


103 


104  CHRIST. 

Who  sends  his  heav'n-descending  peace 
To  dwell  with  man  below." 


1V4:*  T^/^g  i^ij-if^  Qj  Christ,  joy  to  the  world. 

1  XX ARK  !  what  celestial  notes, 

What  melody  we  hear  ! 
Soft  on  the  morn  it  floats, 
And  fills  the  ravished  ear. 

The  tuneful  shell. 
The  golden  lyre. 
And  vocal  choir 
The  concert  swell. 

2  Th'  angelic  hosts  descend, 

With  harmony  divine  : 
See  how  from  heav'n  they  bend. 
And  in  full  chorus  join. 

Fear  not,  say  they ; 
Great  joy  we  bring : 
Jesus,  your  King, 
Is  born  to-day. 

3  He  comes,  from  error's  night 

Your  wand 'ring  feet  to  save  ; 
To  realms  of  bliss  and  light 
He  lifts  you  from  the  grave. 

This  glorious  morn, 
(Let  all  attend  !) 
Your  matchless  friend. 
Your  Saviour's  born. 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 

Ye  mortals,  Spread  the  sound, 
And  let  your  raptures  fly 
To  earth's  remotest  bound  : 

For  peace  on  earth. 
From  God  in  heav'n, 
To  man  is  giv'n, 
At  Jesus'  birth. 
72 


CHRIST.  105,  106 

in  PL  (^4)    C.  M. 

L190.  rpf^^  Advent  of  the  Saviour. 

1  XXARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 

The  Saviour  promis'd  long! 
Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  a  throne. 
And  ev'ry  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire ; 
Wisdom,  and  might,  and  zeal,  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  pris'ner  to  release  , 

In  Satan's  bondage  held  : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray; 
And  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind. 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure. 
And,  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas.  Prince  of  peace  ! 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim ; 
And  heav'n's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 
(95)     S.  M. 
106*     Mercy  and  not  Wrath  results  from  the  mission 
of   Christ. 

1  OAISE  your  triumphant  songs. 

To  an  immortal  tune ; 
Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing,  how  eternal  love 

Its  chief  beloved  chose, 
And  bade  him  raise  our  wretched  race. 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

73  G 


107,   108  CHRIST. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 

No  terror  clothes  his  brow ; 
No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'Twas  mercy  filled  the  throne, 

No  wrath  stood  firowning  by. 
When  Christ  was  sent  with  pardon  down 
To  rebels  doomed  to  die. 

5  Now  sinners  dry  your  tears ; 

Let  hopeless  sorrows  cease  ; 
Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love. 
And  take  the  oifer'd  peace. 

107  .      (^>   ^-  ^^- 

3.%j ••  Christ  comes  to  destroy  sin. 

1  TOY  to  the  world  ;  the  Lord  is  come  I 

Let  earth  receive  her  King : 
Let  ev'ry  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth;  the  Saviour  reigns. 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains. 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace. 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

(98)     C.  M. 

108*     ^^e  divine  glory  and  goodness  in  the  mission 

of   Christ. 

1  XJf  IGH  let  us  swell  our  tuneful  notes. 
And  join  th'  angelic  throng ; 
For  angels  no  such  love  have  known, 
T'  awake  a  cheerful  song. 

74 


109 


CHRIST. 

2  Good  will  to  guilty  men  is  shown, 

And  peace  on  earth  is  giv'n  ; 
For,  lo  !  th'  incarnate  Saviour  comes. 
With  messages  from  heav'n. 

3  Justice  and  grace,  with  sweet  accord. 

His  rising  beams  adorn : 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  in  concert  join, 
Now  such  a  child  is  born. 

4  Glory  to  God,  in  highest  strains, 

In  highest  worlds  be  paid ! 
His  glory  by  our  lips  proclaim'd. 
And  by  our  lives  display 'd  ! 

5  When  shall  we  reach  those  blissful  realms. 

Where  Christ  exalted  reigns. 
And  learn  of  the  celestial  choir 
Their  own  immortal  strains  ? 


(101)     L.    M. 
109«     ^od  sent  his  Son  not  to  condemn^  hut  to  save  the 
world. 

1  ORAISE  ye  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above, 

FixM  on  his  throne  of  truth  and  love  : 
Behold  the  finger  of  his  pow'r, 
Contemplate,  wonder,  and  adore. 

2  When  man,  debas'd  and  guilty  man, 
From  crime  to  crime  with  madness  ran  ; 
Well  might  his  arm  its  thunders  launch. 
And  blast  th'  ungrateful,  root  and  branch. 

3  But  clemency  with  justice  strove. 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love: 
"Go,  my  beloved  Son!"  he  cried, 

"  Be  thou  their  Saviour,  thou  their  guide." 

4  The  eastern  star  with  glory  streams ; 
It  comes,  with  healing  on  its  beams  : 
Dark  mists  of  error  flee  away. 

And  Judah  hails  the  rising  day. 
75 


110  CHRIST. 

5  His  sacred  memory  we  bless, 
Whose  holy  gospel  we  profess  ; 
And  praise  that  great  almighty  name, 
From  whom  such  light  and  favor  came. 

J.  J.VP«        Praise  for  the  mission  of  Jesus. 

1  #^IVE  thanks  to  God  most  highj 

The  universal  Lord, 

The  sov'reign  King  of  kings  ;. 

And  be  his  grace  ador'd» 

His  pow'r  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same  ; 
fc        And  let  his  name 

Have  endless  praise. 

2  He  saw  the  nations  lie 

All  perishing  in  sin. 
And  pitied  the  sad  state 
The  ruin'd  world  was  in.. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure ;. 
And  ever  sure 

Abides  thy  word. 

3  He  sent  his  only  Son 

To  save  us  from  our  wo, 
From  Satan,  sin,  and  death.^ 
And  ev'ry  hurtful  foe. 

His  pow'r  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same  ; 
And  let  his  name 

Have  endless  praise. 

4  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 

To  God  the  heav'nly  King  ; 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 
His  works  and  glories  sing^ 

Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure ; 
And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word,. 
7G 


CHRIST.  Ill,  112 


ill.  L.  M. 

1  IVf  Y  song  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all, 

My  praise  shall  climb  to  his  abode  ; 
Thee,  Saviour,  by  that  name  I  call, 
The  great  Supreme,  the  mighty  God. 

2  Without  beginning  or  decline, 
Object  of  faith,  and  not  of  sense  ; 
Eternal  ages  saw  him  shine, 
He  shines  eternal  ages  hence. 

3  As  much,  when  in  the  manger  laid, 
Almighty  ruler  of  the  sky. 

As  when  the  six  days'  work  he  made, 
Fill'd  all  the  morning-stars  with  joy. 

4  Of  all  the  crowns  Jehovah  bears, 
Salvation  is  the  dearest  claim  : 

That  gracious  sound  well  pleas'd  he  hears, 
And  owns  Immanuel  for  his  name. 

5  A  cheerful  confidence  I  feel. 

My  well-plac'd  hopes  with  joy  I  see  : 
My  bosom  glows  with  heavenly  zeal 
To  worship  him  who  died  for  me. 

^^^*      The  Birth  of  Christ.— lleh.  ii.  16. 

1  ^^E  saints,  proclaim  abroad 

The  honors  of  your  king ; 
To  Jesus  your  incarnate  God, 
Your  songs  of  praises  sing. 

2  Not  angels  round  the  throne 

Of  majesty  above. 
Are  half  so  much  oblig'd  as  we. 
To  our  Immanuel's  love. 

3  They  never  sunk  so  low. 

They  are  not  rais'd  so  high ; 
They  never  knew  such  depths  of  wo, 
Such  heights  of  majesty. 

77  a* 


113,  114  CHRIST. 

4  The  Saviour  did  not  join 

Their  nature  to  his  own  ; 
For  them  he  shed  no  blood  divine, 
Nor  breath'd  a  single  groan. 

5  May  we  with  angels  vie. 

The  Saviour  to  adore  ; 
Our  debts  are  greater  far  than  theirs, 
O  be  our  praises  more  I 

|-|^  P.  M.     11,  10,  11,  10. 

Praise  to  the  Saviour. 

1  gRIGHTEST,  and   best  of  the  sons  of  the 

morning  ! 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid  I 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning. 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid! 

2  Cold  on  his  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining, 

Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall ; 
Angels  adore  him  in  slumber  reclining. 
Maker,  and  Monarch,  and  Saviour  of  all! 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  in  costly  devotion. 

Odours  of  Edom  and  off 'rings  divine  ? 
Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine  ? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation  ; 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  his  favor  secure  : 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration  ; 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

5  Brightest  and   best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning  ! 

Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid ! 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning. 

Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid  ! 

HIS  LIFE  AND  MINISTRY. 

1-lj.  -        (128)     L.  M. 

•■--■-'*•      The  life  of  Christ  a  pattern  for  Christians. 

1  "PL/TY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord  ! 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word  : 

78 


CHRIST.  115 

But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  vSuch  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zealy 
Such  def  rence  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Thy  love  and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine.- 

3  Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air 
Witness'd  the  fervor  of  thy  pray'r  : 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew. 
Thy  conflict  and  thy  vict'ry  too ! 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern ;  let  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here; 
Then  God  the  Judge  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  foll'wers  of  the  Lamb. 

,  ,  (130)     C.  M. 

-■•■*••'•  Jesus  went  about  doino;  s^ood. 


'O     tD 


1  "OEHOLD,  where  in  a  mortal  form 

Appears  each  grace  divine  ! 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met. 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heav'nly  light, 

To  give  the  mourner  joy  ; 
To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor, 
Was  his  divine  employ. 

3  Lowly  in  heart,  to  all  his  friends 

A  friend  and  servant  found. 
He  wash'd  their  feet,  he  wip'd  their  tears. 
And  healM  each  bleeding  wound. 

4  'Midst  keen  reproach  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood; 
His  foes  ungrateful,  sought  his  life  ; 
He  labor'd  for  their  good. 

5  To  God  he  left  his  righteous  cause  ; 

And  still  his  task  pursued  ; 
While  humble  pray'r  and  holy  faith 
His  fainting  strength  renew'd. 
79 


116,   117       '  CHRIST. 

6  In  the  last  hours  of  deep  distress, 

Before  his  Father's  throne, 
With  soul  resign'd  he  bow'd,  and  said^ 
''  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done  !  " 

7  Be  Christ  our  pattern  and  our  guide ! 

His  image  may  we  bear  ! 
O  may  we  tread  his  holy  steps, 
His  joy  and  glory  share  ! 

110  .  ^^^     ^'  ^• 

•*■  Forgiveness  from  the  example  of  Jesus. 

1  fi^D  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise  ! 

Thy  Glory  is  my  song ; 
Though  sinners  speak  against  thy  grace 
With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 

2  When  in  the  form  of  mortal  man 

Thy  Son  on  earth  was  found, 
With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 
They  compass'd  him  around. 

3  Their  mis'ries  his  compassion  mov'd  ; 

Their  peace  he  still  pursu'd  : 
They  render'd  hatred  for  his  love, 
And  evil  for  his  good. 

4  Their  malice  rag'd  without  a  cause  ; 

Yet  with  his  dying  breath 
He  prayM  for  murd'rers  on  his  cross, 
And  bless'd  his  foes  in  death. 

5  O  may  his  conduct,  all-divine. 

To  me  a  model  prove  ! 
Like  his,  O  God  !  my  heart  incline 
My  enemies  to  love. 

117  (133)     L.  M. 

-■-•■-'•      Resignation  from  the  example  of  Jesus. 

1  ^^X^ATHER  divine,"  the  Saviour  cried, 

While  horrors  press'd  on  ev'ry  side, 
And  prostrate  on  the  ground  he  lay, 
"Remove  this  bitter  cup  away. 

2  "  But  if  these  pangs  must  still  be  borne, 
And  stripes,  and  wounds^  and  cruel  scorn, 

80 


CHRIST. 


118 


I  bow  my  soul  before  thy  throne, 

And  say,  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done." 

3  Thus  our  submissive  souls  would  bow, 
And,  taught  by  Jesus,  lie  as  low  : 

Our  hearts^  and  not  our  lips  alone, 

Would  say,  "  Thy  will,  not  ours,  be  done." 

4  Then,  though  like  him  in  dust  we  lie, 
We'll  view  the  blissful  moment  nigh, 
Which,  from  our  portion  in  his  pains, 
Calls  to  the  joy  in  which  he  reigns. 

lift  ^'  ^^• 

J.AO*      ChrisVs  Transfiguration. — Matt.  xvii.  4. 

1  "^M/^HEN  at  a  distance.  Lord,  we  trace 

The  various  glories  of  thy  face, 
What  transport  pours  o'er  all  our  breast, 
And  charms  our  cares  and  woes  to  rest ! 

2  With  thee,  in  the  obscurest  cell. 

On  some  bleak  mountain  would  I  dwell, 
Rather  than  pompous  courts  behold, 
And  share  their  grandeur  and  their  gold. 

3  Away,  ye  dreams  of  mortal  joy  ; 
Raptures  divine  my  thoughts  employ, 
I  see  the  King  of  glory  shine  ; 

And  feel  his  love,  and  call  him  mine. 

4  On  Tabor  thus  his  servants  view'd 
His  lustre,  when  transform'd  he  stood  ; 
And,  bidding  earthly  scenes  farewell. 
Cried,  "Lord,  'tis  pleasant  here  to  dwell." 

5  Yet  still  our  elevated  eyes 

To  nobler  visions  long  to  rise  ; 
That  grand  assembly  would  we  join, 
Where  all  thy  saints  around  thee  shine. 

6  That  mount,  how  bright!  those  forms,  how  fair! 
'Tis  good  to  dwell  for  ever  there ! 

Come,  death,  dear  envoy  of  my  God, 
And  bear  me  to  that  blest  abode. 

81 


119,    120  CHRIST. 


119.  (107)     L.  M. 

1  QEHOLD,  the  blind  their  sight  receive  ! 

Behold,  the  dead  awake  and  live! 
The  dumb  speak  wonders,  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  heart,  and  bless  his  name. 

2  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son  ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies  ;  the  heav'ns  in  mourning  stood  : 
He  rises,  and  appears  a  God. 

Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 
No  more  to  bleed,  no  more  to  die. 

4  Hence,  and  for  ever,  from  my  heart 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 

x^i/«      Christian  example  of  benevolence. 

1  4  ND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  ? 

Such  let  our  conversation  be  ; 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise. 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife 
On  Jesus  let  us  fix  our  eyes. 

Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life. 

3  O  how  benevolent  and  kind  ! 

How  mild  !  how  ready  to  forgive! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind. 

And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

4  To  do  his  heav'nly  Father's  will. 

Was  his  employment  and  delight : 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  thro'  his  life  divinely  bright. 

82 


CHRIST.  121,  122 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 
The  labors  of  his  life  were  love  ; 
If  then  we  love  the  Saviour's  name. 
Let  his  divine  example  move  ! 

M.^l.»     jiif.f^  jj^ifj^j^  fij^f^  Lazarus. — Luke  vi.  25. 

1  TN  what  confusion  earth  appears  ! 

God's  dearest  children  bath'd  in  tears  ; 
While  they  who  heaven  itself  deride. 
Riot  in  luxury  and  pride, 

2  But  patient  let  my  soul  attend. 
And  ere  I  censure,  view  the  end-: 
That  end,  how  diff 'rent !  who  can  tell 
The  wide  extremes  of  heaven  and  hell  ? 

3  See  the  red  flames  around  him  twine, 
Who  did  in  gold  and  purple  shine  ! 
Nor  can  his  tongue  one  drop  obtain, 
T'  allay  the  scorching  of  his  pain. 

4  While  round  the  saint,  so  poor  below. 
Full  rivers  of  salvation  flow  ; 

On  iVbrah'm's  breast  he  leans  his  head. 
And  banquets  on  celestial  bread. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  let  me  appear 
The  meanest  of  thy  servants  here ; 
So  that  at  length  I  may  but  taste 
The  blessings  of  thy  marriage  feast. 

HIS  SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH. 

■*■'*'*•  Gethsemane. 

1  5^T^IS  midnight — and  on  Olive's  brow, 

The  star  is  dimm'd  that  lately  shone  ; 
'Tis  midnight — in  the  garden  now, 
The  sufF'ring  Saviour  prays  alone. 

2  'Tis  midnight — and  from  all  remov'd, 

Immanuel  wrestles  lone,  with  fears. 
E'en  the  disciple  that  he  lov'd 

Heeds  not  his  Master's  griefs  and  tears. 
83 


123,  124  CHBisT. 

3  'Tis  midnight — and  for  others'  guilt 

The  man  of  sorrows  weeps  in  blood ; 
Yet  he  that  hath  in  anguish  knelt, 
Is  not  forsaken  by  his  God. 

4  'Tis  midnight — and  from  ether  plains, 

Is  borne  the  song  that  angels  know  : 
Unheard  by  mortals  are  the  strains 

That  sweetly  soothe  the  Saviour's  wo. 

lOQ  (136)     L.   M. 

^^^*  The  Passion  of  Christ. 

1  /^OME,  let  our  mournful  songs  record 

The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord, 
When  he  expir'd  in  shame  and  blood, 
Like  one  forsaken  of  his  God. 

2  The  Jews  beheld  him  thus  forlorn. 

And  shook  their  heads,  and  laugh'd  in  scorn  ! 
"  He  rescued  others  from  the  grave  ; 
Now  let  him  try  himself  to  save." 

3  O  harden'd  people  !  cruel  priests  ! 

How  they  stood  round  like  savage  beasts  ! 

Like  lions  gaping  to  devour, 

When  God  had  left  him  in  their  pow'r ! 

4  They  wound  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet. 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet ; 
By  lot  his  garments  they  divide, 

And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  he  died. 

5  But,  gracious  God  !  thy  pow'r  and  love 
Have  made  his  death  a  blessing  prove: 
Tho'  once  upon  the  cross  he  bled. 
Immortal  honors  crown  his  head. 

6  Tho'  Christ  the  Son  our  guilt  forgive. 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live  ! 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name ; 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turn'd  to  shame. 

124  0-^'^)    ^-  ^• 

•■■  The  love  of  a  dying  Saviour. 

1  "OEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree; 
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CHRIST.  125 

How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclin'd 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee ! 

2  Hark,  how  he  groans  !  while  nature  shakes, 

And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend ! 
The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks, 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  done  !  the  precious  ransom's  paid  ; 

"  Receive  my  soul !  "  he  cries  : 
See  where  he  bows  his  sacred  head  ! 
He  bows  his  head  and  dies  ! 

4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  envious  chain, 

And  in  full  glory  shine ; 
O  Lamb  of  God  !  was  ever  pain, 
Was  ever  love  like  thine ! 

'•'**'•  A  Dying'  Saviour. 

1  CTRETCH'D  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies, 

Hark !  his  expiring  groans  arise! 
See,  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side. 
Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide  ! 

2  But  life  attends  the  dreadful  sound. 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  wound ; 
The  vital  stream,  how  free  it  flows 

To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel  foes  l 

3  To  suffer  in  the  traitor's  place. 
To  die  for  man,  surprising  grace ! 
Yet  pass  rebellious  angels  by — 

O  why  for  man,  dear  Saviour,  why? 

4  And  didst  thou  bleed  ? — for  sinners  bleed  ? 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed? 

No  !  he  withdrew  his  sickening  ray. 
And  darkness  veil'd  the  morning  day. 

5  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  wo. 

Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow ; 
And  yet  my  heart  unmov'd  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

85  H 


126  CHRIST. 

6  Come,  dearest  Lord  !  thy  grace  impart. 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart ; 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 

P.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  8,  7,  8,  7.  ^ 
126*        '^Stricken,  smitten  of  God,  and  afflicted." 
Isa.  liii.  4. 

1  ^^CTRICKEN,  smitten  and  afflicted," 

See  him  dying  on  the  tree ! 
'Tis  the  Christ  by  man  rejected  ; 

Yes,  my  soul,  'tis  he !  'tis  he ! 
'Tis  the  long  expected  prophet, 

David's  son,  yet  David's  Lord  ; 
Proofs  I  see  sufficient  of  it: 

'Tis  a  true  and  faithful  word. 

2  Tell  me,  ye  who  hear  him  groaning, 

Was  there  ever  grief  like  his  ? 
Friends  through  fear  his  cause  disowning. 

Foes  insulting  his  distress  : 
Many  hands  were  rais'd  to  wound  him, 

None  would  interpose  to  save  ; 
But  the  awful  stroke  that  found  him, 

Was  the  stroke  that  justice  gave. 
5  Ye  who  think  of  sin  but  lightly. 

Nor  suppose  the  evil  great ; 
Here  may  view  its  nature  rightly, 

Here  its  guilt  may  estimate. 
Mark  the  sacrifice  appointed ! 

See  who  bears  the  awful  load ; 
'Tis  the  Word,  the  Lord's  anointed. 

Son  of  man,  and  Son  of  God. 

[  Here  we  have  a  firm  foundation ; 
Here's  the  refuge  of  the  lost : 
Christ's  the  rock  of  our  salvation  : 

His  the  name  of  which  we  boast: 
Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  wounded  ! 

Sacrifice  to  cancel  guilt ! 
None  shall  ever  be  confounded 

Who  on  him  their  hope  have  built. 
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CHRIST.  127,  128 

,2^  (137)     L,  M. 

■■-'*••  Christ  our  substitute. 

1  5^T^WAS  for  our  sake,  eternal  God, 

Thy  Son  sustain'd  that  heavy  load 
Of  base  reproach  and  sore  disgrace, 
And  shame  defil'd  his  sacred  face. 

2  The  Jews,  his  brethren  and  his  kin, 
Abus'd  him  when  he  elieck'd  their  sin ; 
WRile  he  fulfiU'd  thy  holy  laws. 
They  hate  him,  but  without  a  cause. 

3  Zeal  for  the  temple  of  his  God 
Consumed  his  life,  expos'd  his  blood  ; 
Reproaches  at  thy  glory  thrown 

He  felt,  and  mourn'd  them  as  his  own. 

4  His  friends  forsook,  his  followers  fled, 
While  foes  and  arms  surround  his  head  ; 
They  nail  him  to  the  shameful  tree ; 
There  hung  my  Lord,  who  died  for  me. 

5  But  God  his  Father  heard  his  cry; 
Rais'd  from  the  dead,  he  reigns  on  high ; 
The  nations  learn  his  righteousness, 
And  humble  sinners  taste  his  grace. 

128.  (115)     P.  M.    6,  6,  6,  6,  8,  8. 

1  T^ITH  ecstasy  of  joy 

Extol  his  glorious  name. 
Who  rear'd  the  spacious  earth. 
And  rais'd  our  mortal  frame. 

He  built  the  cliurch. 
Who  spread  the  sky  : 

Shout  and  exalt 
His  honors  high, 

2  See  the  foundation  laid 

By  pow'r  and  love  divine ; 
Jesus  his  first-born  Son, 

How  bright  his  glories  shine  ! 

Low  he  descends. 
In  dust  he  lies, 
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129 


CHRIST. 


That  from  his  tomb 
A  church  might  rise. 

3  But  he  for  ever  lives, 

Nor  for  himself  alone  ; 
Each  saint  new  life  derives 
From  him,  the  living  stone» 

His  influence  spreads 
Through  ev'ry  soul, 

And  in  one  house 
Unites  the  whole. 

4  To  him  with  joy  we  move  ; 

In  him  cemented  stand  ; 
The  living  temple  grows, 

And  owns  the  founder's  hand. 

That  structure,  Lord, 
Still  higher  raise, 

Louder  to  sound 
Its  builder's  praise. 

L.  M. 

129*      Crucifixion  to  the  world  by  the  Cross  of  Christ, 


Gal.  vi.  14. 


1 


'IM/'HEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  lost, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it.  Lord,  that  I  should  boast. 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down ; 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet  ? 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  alU 

88 


CHRIST.  130,  131 

iqft  (152)     S.   M. 

x«9v«  Freedom  i7i  the  death  of  Jesus, 

1  A  ND  shall  we  still  be  slaves, 

And  in  our  fetters  lie, 
When  summon'd  by  a  voice  divine 
T'  assert  our  liberty  ? 

2  Did  the  great  Saviour  bleed, 

Our  freedom  to  obtain  ? 
And  shall  we  trample  on  his  blood, 
And  glory  in  our  chain  ? 

3  Shall  we  go  on  to  sin. 

Because  thy  grace  abounds  ; 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again. 
And  open  all  his  wounds  ? 

4  Forbid  it,  mighty  God ! 

Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said, 
That  those,  for  whom  thy  Son  has  died, 
In  vice  are  lost  and  dead. 

5  The  man  that  durst  despise 

The  law  that  Moses  brought. 
Behold !  how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault. 

6  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 

On  that  rebellious  race, 
Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

C.  M, 

131*     Christ's  dying  Love;  or,  our  Pardon  bought  a 
a  dear  price. 

1  XJOW  condescending  and  how  kind 
^^  Was  God's  eternal  Son  ! 

Our  misery  reach'd  his  heavenly  mind, 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 

2  This  was  compassion  like  a  God, 

That  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood. 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

89  H* 


13^  CHRIST. 

3  Now,  though  he  reigns  exalted  high, 

His  love  is  still  as  gr'eat: 
Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 
Nor  should  his  saints  forget. 

4  Here  we  behold  his  bowels  roll 

As  kind  as  when  he  died ; 
And  see  the  sorrows  of  his  soul 
Bleed  through  his  wounded  side. 

5  Here  we  receive  repeated  seals 

Of  Jesus'  dying  love  : 
Hard  is  the  wretch  that  never  feels 
One  soft  affection  move. 

6  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 

While  we  his  death  record, 
And  with  our  joy  for  pardon'd  guilt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierc'd  the  Lord. 

^    •  Salvation  in  the  Cross. 

1  XIERE  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  God, 

I  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love, 
Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood, 
Jesus,  nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 

2  Not  all  that  tyrants  think  or  say. 
With  rage  and  lightning  in  their  eyes, 
Nor  hell  shall  fright  my  heart  away, 
Should  hell  with  all  its  legions  rise. 

3  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  thence, 
Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie ; 
Resolv'd  (for  that's  my  last  defence) 

If  I  must  perish,  there  to  die. 

4  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  calm  my  fear  ; 
Am  I  not  safe  beneath  thy  shade  ? 
Thy  vengeance  will  not  strike  me  here, 
Nor  Satan  dares  my  soul  invade. 

5  Yes,  I'm  secure  beneath  thy  blood, 
And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim, 
Hosanna  to  my  dying  God, 

And  my  best  honors  to  his  name. 
90 


CHRIST.  133,  134 

I  oo  (148)     C.  M. 

■'■"*'•      Sorrow  for  the  sufferings  of  the  Saviour, 

1  A  LAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 

And  did  my  Sov'reign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  God  the  mighty  Maker  died, 
For  man  the  creature's  sin ! 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears  ; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe  ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away  : 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

134,  (145)     L.  M. 

1  T^ORTIIY  is  he,  that  once  was  slain, 

The  Prince  of  peace  that  groan'd  and  died  ; 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign, 
At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

2  Pow'r  and  dominion  are  his  due, 

Who  stood  condemn 'd  at  Pilate's  bar; 
Wisdom  belongs  to  Jesus  too. 

Though  he  was  charg'd  with  madness  here, 

3  Honor  immortal  must  be  paid, 

Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 
While  glory  shines  about  his  head, 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 
91 


135,  136,  137  CHRIST. 

4  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 

Whose  blood  speaks  peace  to  wretched  men, 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name  ; 
And  ev'rj  creature  say,  Amen. 

135.  (144)     S.  M. 

1  fXOSANNA  to  the  Son 
■■"*■  Of  David  and  of  God, 

Who  brought  the  news  of  pardon  down, 
And  seal'd  it  with  his  blood ! 

2  To  Christ  th'  anointed  King, 

Be  endless  blessings  giv'n  ! 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  glory  sing, 
Who  made  our  peace  with  heav'n. 

J.<JO*  Tribute  to  the  Lamb. 

1  ^OME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

With  angels  round  the  throne ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry 

To  be  exalted  thus  ; 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply. 
For  he  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  pow'r  divine  ; 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord !  for  ever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas. 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high. 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise  I 

1 07  (134)     S.  M. 

JLO  i  •  Praise  for  Redemption, 


A 


UTHOR  of  life  and  bliss  ! 
Thy  goodness  I  adore  ; 
92 


CHRIST. 


138 


O  give  me  strength  to  speak  thy  praise, 
And  grace  to  love  thee  more  ! 

2  First  for  this  world,  so  fair. 

My  daily  thanks  shall  rise  ; 
For  ev'ry  comfort,  ev'ry  joy, 
Thy  bounteous  hand  supplies. 

3  But  yet  a  nobler  cause 

Demands  my  warmest  love; 
Can  words  describe  the  wond'rous  gift 
Descending  from  above  ? 

4  The  Saviour  dwelt  on  earth ; 

He  died,  that  we  might  live  ; 
Endur'd  the  sorrows  of  the  cross, 
Immortal  hope  to  give. 

5  Ah  who  can  tell  the  scorn. 

The  dear  Redeemer  bore  ? 
Or  who  describe  the  mental  grief, 
Which  his  blest  bosom  tore  ? 

6  Low  in  the  grave  he  lay. 

While  darkness  veil'd  the  skies; 
But  lo  ! — he  burst  the  bands  of  death  : 
To  glory  see  him  rise  ! 

7  Father  !  this  work  is  thine  ; 

For  us  thou  gav'st  thy  Son  ; 
O  may  we  all  devoted  be. 
And  live  to  thee  alone  ! 

...^  (142)     L.  M. 

•■■^®'  The  same. 

1  6i  5  rpiS finished !^^ — so  the  Saviour  cried, 

-^    And  meekly  bow'd  his  head  and  died. 
^Tis  finished — yes,  the  race  is  run. 
The  battle  fought,  the  vict'ry  won. 

2  '  Tis  finish'^ d ! — all  that  heav'n  decreed. 

And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said. 
Is  now  fulfiU'd,  as  was  designed. 
In  thee  the  Saviour  of  mankind, 
93 


139  CHRIST. 

3  ^Tis  finished ! — Aaron  now  no  more 

Must  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore ; 
The  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain, 
And  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 

4  ^Tis  finished! — man  is  reconcil'd 

To  God,  and  pow'rs  of  darkness  spoil'd  : 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Return  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

5  ^  Tis  finish'' d ! — let  the  joyful  sound 

Be  heard  through  all  the  nations  round ; 
^Tis  finish'' d! — let  the  echo  fly 

Thro'  heav'n  and  hell,  thro'  earth  and  sky  I 

|OQ  P.  M.     8,7,8,7,4,7. 

•■-•'*'•  Finished  Redemption. 

1  XXARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ! 
See  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 

Shakes  the  earth,  and  veils  the  sky  I 
"It  is  finish'd!" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry  ! 

2  It  is  finish'd  ! — O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  charming  words  afford ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure. 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord. 
It  is  finish'd  ! — 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finish'd  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law  ! 
Finish'd  all  that  God  had  promis'd; 

Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe. 
It  is  finish'd  !— 
Saints  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 

4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs. 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme  ; 
All  in  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 

Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name. 
Hallelujah ! 

Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 
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CHRIST.  140,  141 

'■^"*     Joy  in  the  victory  of  a  crucified  Saviour. 

1  i^OME,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high, 

High  as  our  joys  arise  ; 
And  join  the  songs  above  the  sky. 
Where  pleasure  never  dies. 

2  Jesus,  the  Lord  that  fought  and  bled. 

How  kind  his  smiles  appear  ! 
What  melting,  soothing  words  he  says 
To  ev'ry  humble  ear  ! 

3  "  For  you,  the  objects  of  my  love. 

It  was  for  you  I  died ; 
Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet. 
And  look  into  my  side. 

4  "These  are  the  wounds  for  you  I  bore, 

The  tokens  of  my  pains, 
When  I  was  sent  to  free  your  souls 
From  misery  and  chains." 

5  We  give  thee.  Lord,  our  highest  praise 

For  goodness  so  divine  : 
O  may  we  ever  feel  thy  grace. 
And  die  to  ev'ry  sin  ! 

(139)     S.  M. 
141«         Love  of  Christ  to  men,  the  cause  of  his 
suffering. 

1  "OEHOLD  th'  amazing  sight, 

The  Saviour  lifted  high! 
Behold  the  Son  of  God's  delight 
Expire  in  agony  ! 

2  For  whom,  for  whom,  my  heart. 

Were  all  these  sorrows  borne  ? 
Why  did  he  feel  that  piercing  smart. 
And  meet  that  various  scorn  ? 

3  For  love  of  us  he  bled, 

And  all  in  torture  died  ; 
'Twas  love  that  bow'd  his  fainting  head 
And  op'd  his  gushing  side. 
95 


142,  143  CHRIST. 

4  In  sympathy  of  love 

Let  all  the  earth  combine ; 
And  drawn  by  cords  so  gentle,  prove 
The  energy  divine. 

5  In  him  our  hearts  unite. 

Nor  share  his  griefs  alone, 
But  from  his  cross  pursued  their  flight 
To  his  triumphant  throne. 

142  (l^*^)    L-  ^^' 

Love  to  the  brethren,  a  proper  return  to  Christ. 

1  TW'OW  be  that  sacrifice  survey'd. 

Which  for  our  souls  the  Saviour  made, 
While  love  to  sinners  fir'd  his  heart, 
And  conquer'd  all  the  killing  smart. 

2  Blest  Jesus,  while  thy  grace  I  sing. 
What  grateful  tribute  shall  I  bring, 
That  earth,  and  heav'n,  and  all  may  see 
My  love  to  him,  who  died  for  me? 

3  That  off''ring,  Lord,  thy  word  hath  taught; 
Nor  be  thy  new  command  forgot, 

That,  if  their  Master's  death  can  move, 
Thy  servants  should  each  other  love. 

4  When  on  the  cross  I  fix  mine  eye, 
Let  ev'ry  savage  passion  die  ; 
And  may  I  ever  ready  be 

To  serve,  forgive,  and  love  like  thee. 

,  ,„  (155)     C.  M.    _ 

•■■"**'•         Christ  anointing  his  disciples. 

1  XJTARK  !  'tis  our  heav'nly  Leader's  voice 

From  the  bright  realms  above  ; 
Amidst  the  war's  tumultuous  rage, 
A  voice  of  pow'r  and  love. 

2  "  Maintain  the  fight,  my  faithful  band, 

Nor  fear  the  mortal  blow ; 
He,  that  in  such  a  warfare  dies. 
Shall  speedy  vict'ry  know. 
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(CHRIST.  144 

3  "  I  have  my  days  of  combat  seen, 

And  in  the  dust  was  laid  : 
But  now  I  sit  upon  my  throne, 
And  glory  crowns  my  head. 

4  "  This  throne,  this  glory  you  shall  share; 

My  hands  the  crown  shall  give ; 

And  you  the  sparkling  honors  wear, 

While  God  himself  shall  live.  " 

5  Lord !   'tis  enough,  our  souls  are  fir'd 

With  courage  and  with  love. 
Vain  are  tli'  assaults  of  earth  and  hell ; 
Our  hopes  are  fixM  above. 

6  We'll  trace  the  footsteps  thou  hast  drawn 

To  triumph  and  renown ; 
Nor  shun  thy  combat  and  thy  cross. 
May  we  but  share  thy  crown. 

HTS  RESURRECTION,  ASCENSION, 
INTERCESSION,  AND  GLORY. 

144  .        .  (1^"^).  L.  M.    ^ 

*  Christ  dying,  rising,  and  reigning. 

1  TTE  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners  dies! 

Lo  !   Salem's  daughters  weep  around; 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies  ; 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground. 

2  Come  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two, 

For  him  who  groan'd  beneath  your  load ; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood  ! 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree  : 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ! 
But  lo  ! — what  sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb : 

In  vain  the  tomb  forbids  his  rise : 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies. 
97  , 


145  CHRIST. 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell. 

How  high  our  great  Deliv'rer  reigns; 
Sing,  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster,  death,  in  chains. 

6  Say  :  "  Live  for  ever,  wondrous  King  ! 

Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  !  " 
Then  ask  the  monster :  "  where's  thy  sting  l 
And  where's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave  ?  '^ 

^..  (160)    P.  M.     7,7,7,7. 

■*■'*•*•      Christ's  Resurrection  and  Ascension, 

1  A  NGEL,  roll  the  rock  away  : 

Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey; 
See,  he  rises  from  the  tomb. 
Glowing  in  immortal  bloom. 

2  'Tis  the  Saviour  !  angels,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise  ; 
Let  the  world's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound. 

3  Hail !  victorious  Jesus,  hail ! 
On  thy  cloud  of  glory  sail 

In  long  triumph  through  the  sky. 
Up  to  waiting  worlds  on  high. 

4  Heav'n  displays  her  portals  wide  : 
Glorious  hero  !  thro'  them  ride; 
King  of  glory  !  mount  thy  throne, 
Thy  great  Father's,  and  thine  own. 

5  Hosts  of  heav'n,  seraphic  fires  ! 
Raptur'd,  sweep  your  sounding  lyres; 
Sons  of  men  !  in  humbler  strain 

Sing  your  mighty  Saviour's  reign. 

6  Ev'ry  note  with  wonder  swell ; 
Sin  o'erthrown,  and  captiv'd  hell ! 
Where  is  now,  O  Death  !  thy  sting  ? 
Where  thy  terrors,  vanquish'd  King  ? 

98 


CHRIST.  146,  147 

(158)     C.  M. 
146*       The  resurrection  of  Christ,  a  source  of  con- 
solation. 

1  XTE  humble  souls,  that  seek  the  Lord, 

Chase  all  your  fears  away ; 
And  bow  with  pleasure  down  to  see 
The  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

2  Thus  low  the  Lord  of  life  was  brought ! 

Such  wonders  love  can  do ! 
Thus  cold  in  death  that  bosom  lay. 
Which  throbb'd  and  bled  for  you  ! 

3  A  moment  give  a  loose  to  grief; 

Let  grateful  sorrows  rise ; 
And  wash  the  bloody  stains  away 
With  torrents  from  your  eyes, 

4  Then  dry  your  tears,  and  tune  your  songs, 

The  Saviour  lives  again  ! 
Not  all  the  bolts  and  bars  of  death 
The  Conqu'ror  could  detain. 

5  High  o'er  th'  angelic  bands  he  rears 

His  once  dishonor'd  head  ; 
And  thro'  unnumber'd  years  he  reigns, 
Who  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

6  With  joy  like  his,  shall  ev'ry  saint 

His  empty  tomb  survey ; 
And  rise  with  his  ascending  Lord 
Thro'  all  his  shining  way. 

,.^  (159)     P.  M.     7,7,7,7. 

-■-*  '  •  The  same. 

1  ^HRIST,  the  Lord,  is  ris'n  to-day. 

Sons  of  men  and  angels  say; 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ; 
vSing,  ye  heav'ns,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done  ; 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won ; 
Lo!  our  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er, 
Lo]  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 


148,  149  cHRisT.- 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal  f 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell;  * 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise ; 
Christ  has  open'd  Paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King  : 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Dying  once,  he  all  doth  save  : 
Where  thy  victory,  O  grave  ? 

148  (1«1)    S.  M._ 

x'*o«      Resurrection  of  Christ^ 

1  i^EE  what  a  living  stone 

The  builders  did  refuse  ! 
Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon. 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

2  The  work,  O  Lord,  is  thine, 

And  wondrous  in  our  eyes  : 
This  day  declares  it  all  divine, 
This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 

3  Since  he  hath  left  the  grave^ 

His  promises  are  true  ; 
And  each  exalted  hope  he  gave, 
Confirm'd  of  heav'n  we  view- 

4  Hosanna  to  the  King 

Of  David's  royal  blood ! 
Bless  him,  ye  saints ;   he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

5  O  come  the  happy  hour. 

When  all  the  world  shall  own 
Thy  Son,  'O  God,  declared  with  pow'r, 
And  worship  at  thy  throne  ! 

6  We  bless  thy  holy  word, 

Which  all  this  grace  displays  ; 
And  offer  on  thine  altar.  Lord  ! 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 

-■/I  ft  (162)    P.M.     6,6,6,6,8,8. 

*'*^»  Tfie  same. 

1  XTES,  the  Redeemer  rose  ; 

The  Saviour  Left  the  dead,^ 
100 


CHRIST. 


loO 


And  e'er  our  hellish  foes 

High  rais'd  his  conq'ring  head. 

In  wild  dismay, 
The  guards  around 
Fall  to  the  ground, 

And  sink  away. 

I  Lo  !  the  angelic  bands 
In  full  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  his  high  commands. 
And  worship  at  his  {eet 

Joyful  they  come. 
And  wing  their  way 
From  realms  of  day 
To  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  heav'n  they  fly^ 

The  joyful  news  to  bear; 
Hark!  as  they  soar  on  high, 
What  music  fills  the  air ! 

Their  anthems  say : 
"  Jesus,  who  bled. 
Hath  left  the  dead; 

He  rose  to-day." 

4  Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sound, 

Redeem'd  by  him  from  hell ; 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe  on  which  you  dwelL 

With  Christ  we  rise, 
With  Christ  we  reign, 
And  empires  gain 
Beyond  the  skies. 

*  "TAe  Lord  is  risen  indeed.'^ — Luke  xxiv.  34* 

1  ^^rjpHE  Lord  is  risen  indeed," 

And  are  the  tidings  true? 
Yes,  we  beheld  the  vSaviour  bleed, 
And  saw  him  living  too. 

2  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed," 

Then  Justice  asks  no  more  ; 

101  I* 


151:,  152  CHHIST.- 

Mercy  and  Truth  are  now  agreed^ 
Who  stood  oppos'd  before. 

3  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed," 

Then  is  his  work  perform'd  : 
The  captive  surely  now  is  freed, 
And  death,  our  foe,  disarm'd. 

4  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed," 

Attending  angels  hear ; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

5  Then  take  your  golden  lyres. 

And  strike  each  cheerful  cord. 
Join  all  the  bright  celestial  choirs, 
To  sing  our  risen  Lord. 

.     .  (166)     L.  M. 

■^^■^^  The  same, 

1  "O  E JOICE,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high  ; 

Behold  the  King  of  glory  nigh  ! 
Who  can  this  King  of  glory  be  ? 
The  mighty  Lord,  the  Saviour's  he. 

2  Ye  heav'nly  gates,  your  leaves  display. 
To  make  the  Lord,  the  Saviour,  way;^ 
Laden  w^ith  spoils  from  earth  and  hell, 
The  Conq'ror  comes,  with  God  to  dwell. 

3  Rais'd  from  the  dead,  he  goes  before. 
He  opens  heav'n's  eternal  door, 

To  give  his  saints  a  blest  abode. 
Near  their  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

152*  (169)     P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 

1  TESUS,  our  triumphant  Head, 

Ris'n  victorious  from  the  dead, 
To  the  realms  of  glory's  gone. 
To  ascend  his  rightful  throne. 

2  Cherubs  on  the  Conqu'ror  gaze. 
Seraphs  glow  with  brighter  blaze  ;. 

102 


^ 


CHRIST^  153,  154 

Each  bright  order  of  the  sky 
Hails  him,  as  he  passes  by. 

3  Heav'n  its  King  congratulates. 
Opens  wide  her  golden  gates; 
Angels  songs  of  vict'ry  bring; 
All  the  blissful  regions  ring. 

4  Sinners,  join  the  heav'nly  pow'rsj 
For  redemption  all  is  ours ; 
Humble  penitents  shall  prove 
Blood-bought  pardon,  dying  love. 

5  Hail,  thou  dear,  thou  worthy  Lord  ! 
Holy  Lamb  !  incarnate  word  ! 
Hail,  thou  suff 'ring  Son  of  God  ! 
Take  the  trophies  of  thy  blood. 

153.  (170)     C.  M. 

1  ^T^HE  liOrd  of  life,  with  glory  crown'd, 

On  heav'n's  exalted  throne, 
Forgets  not  those,  for  whom  on  earth 
He  heav'd  his  dying  groan. 

2  His  greatness  now  no  tongue  of  man 

Or  seraph  bright  can  tell : 
Yet  still  the  chief  of  all  his  joys  ; 
That  souls  are  sav'd  from  hell. 

3  For  this  he  taught,  and  toil'd,  and  bled  ; 

For  this  his  life  was  giv'n  ; 
For  this  he  fought,  and  vanquish'd  death  ; 
For  this  he  reigns  in  heav'n. 

4  Join,  all  ye  saints  beneath  the  sky, 

Your  grateful  praise  to  give ; 
Sing  loud  Hosannas  to  his  name, 
With  whom  you  too  shall  live. 

L.  M. 
154:*  Christ's  Humiliation  and  Exaltation, 

Rev.  V.  12. 

1  "W^HAT  equal  honors  shall  we  bring 
^^     To  thee,  0  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb. 
103 


155  CHRIST. 

When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ? 

2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain, 

The  Prince  of  Peace  that  groan'd  and  died, 
Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign 
At  his  Almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Power  and  dominion  are  his  due, 
W^ho  stood  condemnM  at  Pilate's  bar : 
Wisdom  belongs  to  Jesus  too, 

Thougli  he  was  charg'd  with  madness  here. 

4  All  riches  are  his  native  right, 
Yet  he  sustain'd  amazing  loss: 
To  him  ascribe  eternal  might, 
Who  left  his  weakness  on  the  cross. 

5  Honor  immortal  must  be  paid. 
Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  : 
While  glory  shines  around  his  head, 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

6  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 

Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men  \ 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  say,  Amen. 

.  L.  M. 

j.«#«^«      ChrisVs  Ascension. — Psalm  xxiv.  7. 


1 


|r^UR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead ; 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high  ; 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led — 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay  ; 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heav'nly  gates  l 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way  !  " 

Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light. 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene  ; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right: — 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 
104 


CHRIST.  156,  157 

4  ''  Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who  ?  " 
The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame  ; 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell,  o'erthrew; 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name. 

■■■*'"•  Christ's  Intercession. 

1  "MTELL,  the  Redeemer's  gone 

T'  appear  before  our  God, 
To  sprinkle  o'er  the  flaming  throne 
With  his  atoning  blood. 

2  No  fiery  vengeance  now. 

Nor  burning  wrath  comes  down  y 
If  justice  call  for  sinner's  blood. 
The  Saviour  shows  his  own. 

3  Before  his  father's  eye 

Our  humble  suit  he  moves. 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by. 
And  looks,  and  smiles,  and  loves- 

4  Now  may  our  joyful  tongues 

Our  Maker's  honor  sing, 
Jesus  the  priest  receives  our  songs, 
And  bears  them  to  the  King. 

5  [We  bow  before  his  face. 

And  sound  his  glories  high, 
"Hosanna  to  the  God  of  grace 
That  lays  his  thunder  by.] 

6  "On  earth  thy  mercy  reigns, 

And  triumphs  all  above  ;  " 
But,  Lord,  how  weak  are  mortal  strains 
To  speak  immortal  love  ! 

157.  P.  M.     6,6,6,6,8,8. 

1     4  RISE,  my  soul,  arise, 

Shake  off  thy  guilty  fears. 
The  bleeding  Sacrifice 
In  my  behalf  appears  ^ 
105 


158  CHRIST. 

Before  the  throne  my  Surety  stands. 
My  name  is  written  on  his  hands. 

2  He  ever  lives  above, 

For  me  to  intercede  ; 
His  all-redeeming  love, 

His  precious  blood  to  plead  ; 
His  blood  aton'd  for  all  our  race, 
And  sprinkles  now  the  throne  of  grace. 

3  Five  bleeding  wounds  he  bears, 

Receiv'd  on  Calvary ; 
They  pour  effectual  prayers, 
They  strongly  speak  for  me ; 
Forgive  him,  O  forgive,  they  cry. 
Nor  let  that  ransom'd  sinner  die. 

4  The  Father  hears  him  pray. 

His  dear  anointed  One  : 
He  cannot  turn  away 

The  Presence  of  his  Son  ; 
His  Spirit  answers  to  the  blood. 
And  tells  me  I  am  born  of  God. 

5  My  God  is  reconciled. 

His  pard'ning  voice  I  hear  : 
He  owns  me  for  his  child, 
I  can  no  longer  fear  ; 
With  confidence  I  now  draw  nigh, 
And  Father,  Abba  Father  !   cry. 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth. — Job  xix.  25. 

1  J  KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives; 

What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives  ! 
He  lives,  he  lives,  who  once  was  dead. 
He  lives,  my  ever  living  head. 

2  He  lives  to  bless  me  with  his  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above. 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed. 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

106 


CHRIST.  159 

3  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply, 
He  lives  to  guide  me  with  his  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

4  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives  to  stop  and  wipe  my  tears, 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

5  He  lives,  all  glory  to  his  name  ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same  ; 

0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 

1  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  ! 

.  ^  (150)     L.    M. 

^^^*  Christ  exalted. 

1  IVOW  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains, 

And  join  the  blissful  choir  above ; 
There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns. 
And  there  they  sing  his  wondrous  love. 

2  Jesus,  who  once  upon  the  tree 

In  agonizing  pains  expir'd. 
To  save  us  rebels, — yes,  'tis  he  ! 

How  bright,  how  lovely,  how  admir'd ! 

3  Jesus,  who  died  that  we  might  live. 

Died  in  the  wretched  traitor's  place, 
O  what  returns  can  mortals  give 
For  such  immeasurable  grace  ! 

4  Were  universal  nature  ours. 

And  art  with  all  her  boasted  store ; 
Nature  and  art,  with  all  their  pow'rs, 
Would  still  confess  the  off 'ring  poor, 

5  Yet  tho'  for  bounty  so  divine 

We  ne'er  can  equal  honors  raise  ; 
Jesus  !  may  all  our  hearts  be  thine. 

And  all  our  tongues  proclaim  thy  praise. 
107 


160,    161  CHRIST. 

M.\f\j»      Qfij-isf  adored  by  the  heavenly  host, 

1  f\  the  delights,  the  heav'nly  joys, 

The  glories  of  the  place. 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace ! 

2  Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down  ; 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  pow'rs  rejoice, 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown. 

3  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise, 

Thro'  ev'ry  heav'nly  street ; 
And  lay  their  highest  honors  down, 
Submissive  at  his  feet. 

4  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains: 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honors  sing ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

5  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessings  ^Daid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
For  ever  on  thy  head  ! 

6  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  pris'ner  free. 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

NAMES  AND  CHARACTERS  OF 
CHRIST. 

STAR  OF  BETHLEHEM. 

*"*•  The  Star  of  Bethlehem, 

1   TjlTHEN  marshall'd  on  the  nightly  plain, 
The  glittering  hosts  bestud  the  sky  ; 
One  star  alone,  of  all  the  train. 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 
108 


CHRIST.  162 

2  Hark  !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks. 
It  is  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode. 

The  storm  was  loud,— the  night  was  dark, — 
The  ocean  yawn'd,— and  rudely  blow'd 
The  wind  that  toss'd  my  foundering  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze, 

Death-struck,  I  ceas'd  the  tide  to  stem ; 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose. 
It  was  the  star  of  Bethlehem.    . 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  liglit,  my  all. 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease  ; 
And  through  the  storm  and  danger's  thrall. 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now  safely  moor'd — my  perils  o'er, 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
For  ever  and  for  ever  more, 

The  star  ! — the  star  of  Bethlehem  ! 


162. 

o 


MORNING  STAR. 

L.  M. 

The  Morninsr  Star. 


THOU,  whose  beams  serenely  bright. 
Can  chase  the  darkness  of  my  soul. 
And  pour  a  flood  of  purest  light. 

Where  now  the  shades  of  midnight  roll  : 
Ah  !  why  so  long  should  horror  shroud 

This  mourning  breast  with  deep  despair  ? 
Break  through  the  dark  and  envious  cloud. 
Arise,  arise,  O  Morning  Star. 

Through  a  long  night  of  griefs  and  fears, 
With  gloom  and  sorrow  compass'd  round, 

I  drop  my  uncomplaining  tears, 

Nor  yet  the  radiant  dawn  have  found  ; 

Still  towards  the  chambers  of  the  day, 
With  eyes  intent,  expecting  there, 
109  J 


163,  164  CHRIST^ 

With  patient  hope,  thy  promis'd  ray^ 

I  long  for  thee,  sweet  Morning  Star». 
'3  Increasing  clouds  announce  thee  nigh,. 

Slumber  my  weary  eyes  invades  ; 
Death  spreads  his  horrors  o'er  the  sky, 

And  thickens  all  the  gather'd  shades. 
I  yield,  I  bow  my  drooping  head. 

Resign,  at  length,  my  anxious  care, 
I  sink  awhile  among  the  dead, 

To  wake  and  hail  my  Morning  Star. 

I^o  L-  M. 

lOO*      Bright  and  Morning  Star. — Rev.  xxii.  16^ 

1   ^t^E  worlds  of  light,  that  roll  so  near 

The  Saviour's  throne  of  shining  bliss, 
O  tell,  how  mean  your  glories  are. 
How  faint  and  few,  compar'd  with  his  ! 

•2  We  sing  the  bright  and  morning  Star, 
Jesus,  the  spring  of  light  and  love  : 
See,  how  its  rays,  diftus'd  from  far. 
Conduct  us  to  the  realms  above  ! 

3  Its  cheering  beams  spread  wide  abroad^ 
Point  out  the  puzzled  Christian's  way  : 
Still,  as  he  goes,  he  finds  the  road 
Enlighten'd  with  a  constant  day. 

4  [Thus  when  the  Eastern  magi  brought 
Their  royal  gifts,  a  star  appears ; 
Directs  them  to  the  babe  they  sought. 

And  guides  their  steps,  and  calms  their  fears.] 

5  When  shall  we  reach  the  heavenly  place 
Where  this  bright  Star  shall  brightest  shine  t 
Leave  far  behind  these  scenes  of  night, 

And  view  a  lustre  so  divine  ? 

ROCK    OF  AGES. 

p.   M.     7,  7,  7,  7,  1,  7, 

104«     Rock  smitten;  or   the  Rock  of  Ages,  f^ 

Isaiah  xxvi.  4. 

I    R  OCK  of  Ages,  shelter  me  ! 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ! 
liO 


CHRIST. 

Let  the  water  and  the  blood, 

From  thy  wounded  side  which  flowM, 

Be  of  sin  the  double  cure  ; 

Cleanse  me  from  its  guilt  and  power. 

•2  Not  the  labor  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  thy  law's  demands  : 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know. 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone  : 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling ; 
Naked,  come  to  thee  for  dress  ; 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace: 
Foul,  I  to  the  fountain  fly, 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  I  die  ! 

4  While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath. 
When  my  eye- strings  break  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  w^orlds  unknown, 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne, — 
Rock  of  Ages,  shelter  me  ! 

Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ! 

FRIEND. 

^^-  P.  M.     8,7,8,7. 

^"^^  Prov.  xviii.  24. 

1  /^NE  there  is,  above  all  others. 

Well  deserves  the  name  of  Friend; 
His  is  love,  beyond  a  brother's. 
Costly,  free,  and  know^s  no  end. 

2  Which  of  all  our  friends  to  save  us, 

Could  or  would  have  shed  his  blood  ? 
But  this  Saviour  died  to  have  us 
Reconcil'd  in  him  to  God. 

3  When  he  liv'd  on  earth  abased, 

Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name  ; 
Now,  above  all  glory  raised. 
He  rejoices  in  the  same. 
Ill 


165 


166,  167  CHRIST. 

4  Oh,  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften  f 
Teach  us,  Lord,  at  length  to  love  ; 
^     We  alas  !  forget  too  often. 
What  a  Friend  we  have  above. 

166«  L.  M. 

1  XBOOR,  weak,  and  worthless,  though  I  am„ 

I  have  a  rich  almighty  friend  ; 
Jesus,  the  Saviour,  is  his  name. 
He  freelj  loves  and  without  end. 

2  He  ransom'd  me  from  hell  with  blood  ; 
And,  by  his  power,  my  foes  control'd: 
He  found  me  wandering  far  from  God, 
And  brought  me  to  his  chosen  fold. 

8  But,  ah  !  my  inmost  spirit  mourns  ; 

And  well  my  eyes  with  tears  may  swim.. 
To  think  of  my  perverse  returns  : — 
I've  been  a  faithless  friend  to  him. 

4  Often  my  gracious  friend  I  grieve, 
Neglect,  distrust,  and  disobey  ; 
And  often  Satan's  lies  believe 
Sooner  than  all  my  friend  can  say. 

5  Sure,  were  I  not  most  vile  and  base, 
I  could  not  thus  my  friend  requite ! 
And  were  not  he  the  God  of  grace, 
He'd  frown  and  spurn  me  from  his  sight. 

REFUGE. 

107.         P.  M.    7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7, 

1  JESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly. 
While  the  billows  near  me  roll. 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high ; 
Hide  me,  0  my  Saviour,  hide. 
Till  the  storm  of  life  be  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide, 
Oh,  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 
112 


168 


CHRIST. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Lo  !  I,  helpless,  hang  on  thee". 
Leave,  Oh,  leave  me  not  alone, 

Lest  I  basely  shrink  and  flee  : 
Thou  art  all  my  trust  and  aid. 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring ; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing ! 

^  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

Boundless  love  in  thee  I  find  : 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint. 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name  ; 

I  am  all  unrighteousness, 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am  ; 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 
4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin  ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art. 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee  : 
Reign,  O  Lord,  within  my  heart, 

Reign  to  all  eternity. 

PHYSICIAX^ 

J.O(3«      Physician  of  Souls. — Jer.  viii.  22. 

1  T|EEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made  ; 

Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 
In  vain,  alas !  in  nature's  aid ; 
The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  power^ 

2  Sin,  like  a  raging  fever,  reigns 
With  fatal  stiength  in  every  part^ 
The  dire  contagion  fills  the  veins, 
And  spreads  its  poison  to  the  heart. 

3  And  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  found  ? 
And  is  no  kind  Physician  nigh ; 

To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  an^  hope  for  ever  fly  ? 

113  J* 


169  CHRIST. 

4  There  is  a  great  Physician  near  ; 
Look  up,  O  fainting  soul,  and  live  r 
See,  in  his  heavenly  smiles  appear 
Such  ease  as  nature  cannot  give  ! 

5  See,  in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood, 
Life,  health,  and  bliss,  abundant  flow; 
'Tis  only  this  dear  sacred  flood 

Can  ease  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  wo. 

109.       P.  M.    7,  6,  7,  6,  7,  6,  7,  6. 

1  tJOW  lost  was  my  condition, 
^^  Till  JESUS  made  me  whole  ! 
There  is  but  one  Physician, 

Can  cure  a  sin-sick  soul ! — 
The  worst  of  all  diseases 

Is  light  combin'd  with  sin  ; 
On  ev'ry  part  it  seizes, 

But  rages  most  within. 

H  From  men  great  skill  professing, 

I  thought  a  cure  to  gain  ; 
But  this  proved  more  distressing, 

And  added  to  my  pain — 
Some  said  that  nothing  ail'd  me, 

Some  gave  me  up  for  lost, 
Thus  every  refuge  fail'd  me, 

And  all  my  hopes  were  cross'd.. 

3  At  length  this  great  Physician — 

How  matchless  is  his  grace ! 
Accepted  my  petition, 

And  undertook  my  case — 
Next  door  to  death  he  found  me. 

And  snatch'd  me  from  the  grave 
To  tell  to  all  around  me. 

His  wondrous  power  to  save. 

4  A  dying,  risen  JESUS, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith. 
At  once  from  danger  frees  us. 
And  saves  the  soul  from  death — 
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CHRIST.  170 


Come  then  to  this  Physician, 

His  help  he'll  freely  give, 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 

'Tis  only — look — and  live. 

PASCHAL   LAMB. 

,  ^^  p.  M.     6,  6,  6,  6,  8,  8. 

1  i  \3.        Xijpes  of  Christ.— Reh.  iv.  2. 

1  TSRAEL,  in  ancient  days, 

Not  only  had  a  view 
Of  Sinai  in  a  blaze, 
But  learn'd  the  gospel  too  : 
The  types  and  figures  were  a  glass, 
In  which  they  saw  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  The  paschal  sacrifice, 

And  blood-besprinkled  door. 
Seen  with  enlighten'd  eyes, 
And  once  apply'd  with  povv'r, 

Would  teach  the  need  of  other  blood, 

To  reconcile  an  angry  God. 

3  The  lamb,  the  dove,  set  forth 
His  perfect  innocence. 

Whose  blood  of  matchless  worth 
Should  be  the  soul's  defence  ; 
For  he  who  can  for  sin  atone. 
Must  have  no  failings  of  his  own. 

4  The  scape-goat  on  his  head 
The  people's  trespass  bore, 
And,  to  the  desert  led. 
Was  to  be  seen  no  more ; 

In  him  our  surety  seem'd  to  say, 
"Behold,  I  bear  your  sins  away." 

5  Dipt  in  his  fellows'  blood. 
The  living  bird  went  free  : 
The  type,  well  understood, 
Express'd  the  sinner's  plea — 

Describ'd  the  guilty  soul  enlarg'd, 
And  by  the  Saviour's  death  discbarg'd. 
115 


171  CHRIST. 

6       Jesus,  I  love  to  trace 

Throughout  the  sacred  page, 
The  footsteps  of  thy  grace, 
The  same  in  ev'ry  age  ! 
O  grant  that  I  may  faithful  be 
To  clearer  light  vouchsaf  M  to  me  ! 


P.  M.    8,  7,  8,  7. 
171*     Types  of  Christ.     Paschal  Lamb. 
Heb.  ix.  12. 

1  "pASCHAL  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid : 
By  almighty  love  anointed. 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 

2  Adam's  sons  are  now  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood ! 
Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven — 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail,  enthron'd  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide ; 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  thee, 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 

4  There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading — - 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare  ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

5  Glory,  honor,  pow'r,  and  blessing. 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

6  When  we  join  th'  angelic  spirits, 

In  their  sweetest,  noblest  lays. 
We  will  sing  our  Saviour's  merits — 
Gladly  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 
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HOLY  SPIRIT.  172,  173 

HOLY  SPIRIT. 

17  ^«      Y'/ie  Operations  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

1  Xj^TERNAL  Spirit !  we  confess 

And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlighten 'd  by  thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day : 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  works  within, 
And  breaks  the  chains  of  reigning  sin, 
Doth  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 
And  forms  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice, 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys  ; 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind, 

^^^  (184)     L.  M. 

■■■'**'  Praise  for  the  Spirit. 

1  ^OME,  gracious  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 

With  light  and  comfort  from  above ; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide ; 
O'er  ev'ry  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  ev'ry  sin  and  hurtful  snare ; 
Lead  to  thy  word,  that  rules  must  give. 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

3  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display. 
That  we  may  know  and  love  thy  way ; 
Plant  holy  fear  in  ev'ry  heart. 

That  we  from  thee  may  ne'er  depart* 

4  Lead  us  to  righteousness,  the  road 
That  we  must  take,  to  dwell  with  God ; 

117 


174,   175  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

Lead  us  to  heav'n,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

174.  (185)     C.  M. 

1  ^OME,  holy  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  See,  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  earthly  toys ! 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go. 
To  reach  eternal  joys  ! 

3  Dear  Lord  !  and  shall  we  always  live 

At  this  poor,  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  cold,  so  faint  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

4  Come,  holy  spirit,  heav'nly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quick'ning  pow'rs  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

175.  (189)     C.  M. 

1  IMfY  hope,  my  portion,  and  my  God, 

How  little  art  thou  known, 
By  all  the  judgments  of  thy  rod. 
And  blessings  of  thy  throne. 

2  How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love  ! 

How  negligent  my  fear  ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above  ! 
How  few  affections  there  ! 

3  Great  God !   thy  gracious  aid  impart. 

To  give  thy  word  success  ; 

Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart, 

That  I  may  learn  thy  grace. 

4  Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high  : 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  love  shall  never  die. 
118 


F 


HOLY    SPIRIT.  1*76,  177 

,  ^P  (190)     C.  M. 

A  '  "•  Aid  of  the  Spirit. 

OR  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
My  Saviour  and  my  shield  ! 
He  sends  his  Spirit  with  his  word, 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  all  my  foes  their  force  vinite. 

He  makes  my  soul  his  care ; 
Instructs  me  in  the  heav'nly  fight, 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine, 

My  fainting  hope  shall  raise  : 
He  makes  the  glorious  vict'ry  mine, 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 

^  (195)     L.  M. 

177 •        TTjg  jfj^i^j  gy^.,•lf;  ^  Comforter. 

1  ^URE  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh, 

'Tis  he  sustains  my  fainting  heart ; 
Else  would  my  hope  for  ever  die. 
And  ev'ry  cheering  ray  depart. 

2  When  some  kind  promise  glads  my  soul, 

Do  I  not  find  his  healing  voice 
The  tempest  of  my  fears  control, 

And  bid  my  drooping  pow'rs  rejoice? 

3  What  less  than  thine  almighty  word 

Can  raise  my  heart  from  earth  and  dust. 
And  bid  me  cleave  to  thee,  my  Lord, 
My  life,  my  treasure,  and  my  trust ! 

4  And  when  my  cheerful  hope  can  say, 

"I  love  my  God,  and  taste  his  grace;  " 
Lord,  is  it  not  thy  blissful  ray. 

Which  brings  this  dawn  of  sacred  peace  ? 

5  Let  thy  kind  Spirit  in  my  heart 

For  ever  dwell,  O  God  of  love  ; 
And  light  and  heav'nly  peace  impart, 
Sweet  earnest  of  the  joys  above. 
119 


178,   179  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

178.  (196)     L.  M. 

1  A  MIDST  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears, 

A  world  of  cares,  and  toils,  and  tears, 
Where  foes  alarm,  and  dangers  threat, 
And  pleasures  kill,  and  glories  cheat : 

2  Send  down,  O  Lord !  a  heav'nly  ray. 
To  guide  me  in  the  doubtful  way  ; 
And  o'er  me  hold  thy  shield  of  pow'r. 
To  guard  me  in  the  dang'rous  hour. 

3  Teach  me  the  flatt'ring  paths  to  shun, 
In  which  the  thoughtless  many  run, 
Who  for  a  shade  the  substance  miss. 
And  grasp  their  ruin  in  their  bliss. 

4  May  never  pleasure,  wealth,  or  pride. 
Allure  my  wand'ring  soul  aside ; 
But  through  this  maze  of  mortal  ill, 
Safe  lead  me  to  thy  heav'nly  hill. 

5  There  glories  shine,  and  pleasures  roll. 
That  charm,  delight,  transport  the  soul ; 
And  every  panting  wish  shall  be 
Possess'd  of  boundless  bliss  in  thee. 

,yo  (198)    C.  M. 

■*•*'•  Breathing  after  holiness. 

1  f\  THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways. 

To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace. 
To  know  and  do  his  will ! 

2  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion.   Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

3  Assist  my  soul,  too  apt  to  stray, 

A  stricter  watch  to  keep  ; 
And  should  I  e'er  forget  thy  way, 
Restore  thy  wand'ring  sheep. 
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HOLY  SPIRIT,  180,  181 

4  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands  ^ 
'Tis  a  delightful  road  : 
Nor  let  my  head,  or  heart,  or  hands. 


Oifend  against  my  God. 


180. 


P.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  7,  7,  8,  8. 
To  the  blessed  Spirit. 


1  "IIJOLY  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness. 

Pierce  the  clouds  of  sinful  night: 
Come,  thou  source  of  sweetest  gladness, 

Breathe  thy  life,  and  spread  thy  light ; 
Loving  Spirit,  God  of  peace, 
Great  distributer  of  grace. 

Rest  upon  this  congregation ! 

Hear,  Oh  !  hear  our  supplication. 

2  From  that  height  which  knows  no  measure, 

As  a  gracious  shower  descend : 
Bringing  down  the  richest  treasure 

Man  can  wish,  or  God  can  send. 
O  thou  Glory,  shining  down 
From  the  Father  and  the  Son, 

Grant  us  thy  illumination  ! 

Rest  on  all  this  congregation. 

3  Come,  thou  best  of  all  donations 

God  can  give,  or  we  implore  ; 
Having  thy  sweet  consolations. 

We  need  wish  for  nothing  more  : 
Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
Now  descending  from  above. 

Rest  on  all  this  congregation, 

Make  our  hearts  thy  habitation. 

Ijj.--  P.  M.     S,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  as  112. 

J.C5X*  Address  to  the  Spirit, 

1  J^TERNAL  Spirit,  source  of  light, 
Enliv'ning  consecrating  fire. 
Descend,  and,  with  celestial  heat. 

Our  dull,  our  frozen  hearts  inspire  ; 
Our  souls  refine,  our  dross  consume  ; 
Come,  condescending  Spirit,  come  ! 
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182  THE  GOSPEIi  CALL. 

2  In  our  cold  breasts  O  strike  a  spark 

Of  that  pure  flame  which  seraphs  feel ; 
Nor  let  us  wander  in  the  dark, 

Or  lie  benumm'd  and  stupid  stilL 
Come,  vivifying  Spirit,  come  ! 
And  make  our  hearts  thy  constant  home. 

3  Let  pure  devotion's  fervors  rise  ! 

Let  ev'ry  pious  passion  glow  ! 
0  let  the  raptures  of  the  skies 

Kindle  in  our  cold  hearts  below. 
Come,  purifying  Spirit,  come. 
And  make  our  souls  thy  constant  home  ! 


THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

1.    INVITING.        GENERAL  INVITATIONS. 

S.    M. 

183«      Behold,  now  is  the  accepted  Time, 
2  Cor.  vi.  2. 

1   IVC^W  is  th'  accepted  time, 
Now  is  the  day  of  grace  ; 
Now,  sinners,  come  without  delay, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 

3  Now  is  th'  accepted  time. 

The  Saviour  calls  to  day  ; 
To-morrow  it  may  be  too  late. 
Then  why  should  you  delay  ? 

4  Now  is  th'  accepted  time. 

The  gospel  bids  you  come ; 

And  ev'ry  promise  in  his  word 

Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

5  Lord,  draw  reluctant  souls. 

And  feast  them  with  thy  love  ; 
Then  will  the  angels  clap  their  wings, 
And  bear  the  news  above. 
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THE    GOSPEL  CALL.  183 

5  At  length  around  tliy  throne 
They  shall  thy  face  behold  ; 
While  thro'  eternity  they'll  strive 
Their  raptures  to  unfold. 

P.   M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7, 
1.83*       Come  and  welcome  to  Jesus  Christ, 
Isiah  h'.  1. 

1  i^OMEj  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched, 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore  ! 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you. 

Full  of  pity  join'd  with  power  : 
He  is  able, 
He  is  willing :  doubt  no  more. 

S  Come,  ye  thirsty  !  come  and  welcome ; 
God's  free  bounty  glorify  : 
True  belief,  and  true  repentance, 

Every  grace  that  brings  us  nigh — 
Without  money. 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger, 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth, 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him ; 
This  he  gives  you  ; 
'Tis  his  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Lost  and  ruin'd  by  the  fall ! 
If  you  tarry  till  you're  better, 

You  will  never  come  at  all : 
Not  the  righteous, — 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  View  him  prostrate  in  the  garden ; 

On  the  ground  your  Maker  lies ! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him ; 

Hear  him  cry,  before  he  dies, 
"  It  is  finished  !  " 
Sinner,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 
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184,   185  THE  GOSPITL  CALD^ 

6  Lo !  th'  incarnate  God  ascendedy 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood  : 
Venture  on  him,  venture  wholly, 

Let  no  other  trust  intrude  ; 
None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7  Saints  and  angels,  join'd  in  concert^ 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb ; 
While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 

Sweetly  echo  with  his  name  : 
Hallelujah  ! 
Sinners  /«ere  may  sing  the  same. 

184.  L.    M. 

1  ^INNERS,  approach  your  dying  Lord,. 

And  find  your  happiness  restor'd : 
His  proffer'd  benefits  embrace, 
The  plenitude  of  gospel  grace  : 

2  A  pardon  written  with  his  blood, 
The  favor  and  the  peace  of  God  ; 
The  seeing  eye,  the  feeling  sense, 
The  trembling  joys  of  penitence  : 

3  The  godly  fear,  the  pleasing  smart. 
The  meltings  of  a  broken  heart : 

The  tears  that  tell  your  sins  forgiven  : 
The  sighs  that  waft  your  souls  to  heaven  ;. 

4  The  guiltless  shame,  the  sweet  distress, 
Th'  unutterable  tenderness : 

The  genuine  meek  humility  ; 

The  wonder,  "  Why  such  love  to  me?  " 

5  The  o'erwhelming  power  of  saving  grace* 
The  sight  that  veils  the  seraph's  face, 
The  speechless  awe  that  dares  not  move, 
And  all  the  silent  heaven  of  love ! 

185.  P.  M.    7,  7,  7,  7. 

1   "^^HAT  could  your  Redeemer  do 

More  than  he  hath  done  for  you  ? 
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THE    GOSPEL  CALL. 

To  procure  your  peace  with  God, 
Could  he  more  than  shed  his  blood? 

2  After  all  his  flow  of  love, 
All  his  drawings  from  above. 
Why  will  ye  your  Lord  deny  ? 
Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die  ? 

3  Turn,  he  cries,  ye  sinners  turn  : 
By  his  life  your  God  hath  sworn  ; 
He  would  have  you  turn  and  live, 
He  would  all  the  world  receive  : 

4  If  your  death  were  his  delight. 
Would  he  you  to  life  invite  ? 
Would  he  ask,  beseech,  and  cry, 
Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die  ? 

5  Sinners,  turn,  while  God  is  near! 
Dare  not  think  him  insincere  : 
Now,  e'en  now,  your  Saviour  stands, 
All  day  long  he  spreads  his  hands  1 

6  Can  ye  doubt  if  God  is  love  ? 
If  to  all  his  bowels  move  ? 
Will  ye  not  his  word  receive  ? 
Will  ye  not  his  oath  believe  ? 

7  See,  the  suff''ring  God  appears, 
Jesus  weeps,  believe  his  tears  ! 
Mingled  with  his  blood  they  cry, 
"  Why  will  ye  resolve  to  die  ?  " 

,  a^  P.  M.     6,  6,  6,  6,  8,  8. 

^^^*  The  Jubilee. 

1  "DLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 

The  gladly  solemn  sound  ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know. 
To  earth's  remotest  bound. 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb  ; 
Redemption  by  his   blood 

Through  all  the  lands  proclaim  : 
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187  THE  GOSPEL   CAJLI*^ 

The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ;. 
Return,  &c. 

3  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell 

Your  liberty  receive ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live: 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ;. 
Return,  &c. 

4  Ye  bankrupt  debtors,  know 

The  boundless  grace  of  heaven  ; 
Though  sums  immense  ye  owe, 

A  free  discharge  is  given  ; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  &c. 

5  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pard'ning  grace ; 
Ye  happy  souls  draw  near, 

Behold  your  Saviour's  face  i 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come  ; 
Return,  &c. 

6  Jesus,  our  great  High  Priest^ 

Has  full  atonement  made  ; 
Ye  weary  Spirits,  rest ; 

Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad  \ 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home^ 

187.  P.   M.    8,7,8,7,4,7. 

1  DINNERS,  will  you  scorn  the  message. 

Sent  in  mercy  from  above  ? 
Every  sentence — Oh,  how  tender  I 
Every  line  is  full  of  love  ; 

Listen  to  it. 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  Gospel 

News  from  Zion's  King  proclaim. 
To  each  rebel  sinner — "  Pardon, 
"  Free  forgiveness  in  his  name  :  '^ 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  188 

How  important ! 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name  ! 

3  Tempted  souls  they  bring  you  succor  ; 

Fearful  hearts,  they  quell  your  fears ; 
And  with  news  of  consolation, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears  : 

Tender  heralds — 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

4  False  professors,  grov'ling  worldlings, 

Callous  hearers  of  the  word, 
While   the  messengers  address  you, 

Take  the  warnings  they  afford  ; 
We  entreat  you, 
Take  the  warning  they  afford. 

5  O  ye  angels,  hovering  round  us. 

Waiting  spirits,  speed  your  way, 
Hasten  to  the  court  of  heaven. 
Tidings  bear  without  delay  : 

Rebel  sinners 
Glad  the  message  will  obey. 

^^^  (123)     S.  M. 

l.(5(5»  Gospel  invitation. 

1  T  .ET  ev'ry  ear  attend. 

And  ev'ry  heart  rejoice  ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  starving  souls. 

That  feed  upon  the  wind. 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind  : 

5  Here  wisdom  has  prepar'd 
A  soul  reviving  feast. 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

t  Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  streams, 
And  pine  away  and  die  : 
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189,    190  THE   GOSPEL    CALL. 

Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst, 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

6  The  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day  : 
Lord  !  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

ISQ  ^-  ^^- 

xc5»f«      Inexhaustible  Grace. — Luke  xv.  31. 

1  TEHOVAH\S  grace,  how  full,  how  free: 

His  language  how  divine! 
'^  My  Son,  thou  ever  art  with  me, 
And  all  I  have  is  thine. 

2  "  My  saints  shall  each  a  portion  share, 

That's  worth}'  of  a  God  ; 
They  are  my  chief,  my  constant  care — 
The  purchase  of  my  blood. 

3  "  Both  grace  and  glory  I  will  give, 

And  nothing  good  deny  ; 
With  me  my  saints  shall  ever  live. 
And  reiijn  with  me  on  hidi. 

4  "  And  should  a  hundred  thousand  more, 

Accept  the  proffer'd  grace, 
I  have  a  heaven  prepared — for  all; 
Nor  shall  you  have  the  less." 

5  Then,  dearest  Lord,  let  millions  come. 

And  feast  on  pard'ning  grace  ; 

Bring  prodigals,  bring  exiles  home, 

And  we  will  shout  thy  praise. 

M.ij\j»     ^fy  g^j^  ^-pg  ^g  jf^y  Heart.— Ftow  xxiii.  26. 

1   T^^HAT  language  now  salutes  the  ear, 
And  'tis  our  Father's  voice ! 
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THE  GOSPEL   CALL.  191 

Let  all  the  world  attentive  hear, 
And  ev'ry  soul  rejoice. 

2  Sinner,  he  kindly  speaks  to  thee, 

However  vile  thou  art ; 
Here's  grace  and  pardon,  rich  and  free — 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

3  For  thee,  a  traitor,  Jesus  bled. 

And  suffer'd  dreadful  smart ; 
For  thee,  the  Lord  was  crucifi'd — 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

4  Tho'  thou  hast  long  my  grace  withstood, 

And  said  to  me,  ^'Depart ;  " 
I  claim  the  purchase  of  my  blood — 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

.5  I'll  form  thee  for  myself  alone, 
And  ev'ry  good  impart ; 
I'll  make  my  great  salvation  known — 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

6  Come,  Lord,  and  conquer  now  my  heart, 
Set  up  in  me  thy  throne  : 
Bid  sin  and  satan  hence  depart, 
And  claim  me  as  thine  own. 

C.  M. 

Whosoever  will,  let  him  come. — Rev.  xxii.  17. 

1  f\  WHAT  amazing  words  of  grace 

Are  in  the  gospel  found  ! 
Suited  to  ev'ry  sinner's  case. 
Who  knows  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Poor,  sinful,  thirsty,  fainting  souls. 

Are  freely  welcome  here  ; 

Salvation,  like  a  river,  rolls, 

Abundant,  free,  and  clear. 

3  Come  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds. 

Your  ev'ry  burden  bring  ! 
Here  love,  unchanging  love,  abounds, 
A  deep  celestial  spring! 
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192,    193  THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

4  Whoever  will,  (O  gracious  word  !) 

Shall  of  this  stream  partake  ; 
Come  thirsty  souls  and  bless  the  Lord, 
And  drink  for  Jesus'  sake  ! 

5  Millions  of  sinners,  vile  as  you. 

Have  here  found  life  and  peace  ; 
Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 

102  ^"   ^^• 

I  will  in  no  wise  cast  out. — John  vi.  37. 

1  TJTARK  !  'tis  the  Saviour's  voice  I  hear. 

Come,  trembling  soul,  dispel  thy  fear 
He  saith,  and  who  his  word  can  doubt, 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

2  Doth  satan  fill  you  with  dismay. 
And  tell  you,  Christ  Avill  cast  away? 
It  is  a  truth,  why  should  you  doubt  ; 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

3  Doth  sin  appear  before  your  view, 
Of  scarlet  or  of  crimson  hue  ? 

If  black  as  hell  why  should  you  doubt  ? 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

4  The  Publican  and  dying  Thief 
Appli'd  to  Christ,  and  found  relief; 
Nor  need  you  entertain  a  doubt ; 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

5  Approach  your  God,  make  no  delay, 
He  waits  to  welcome  you  to-day  ; 
His  mercy  try,  no  longer  doubt  ; 

He  will  in  no  Avise  cast  you  out  1 

.^^  (124)     L.  M. 

x*^*j.  Christ's  Invitation, 

1   ••^^OME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls  ! 
Ye  heavy-laden  sinners  !  come  ; 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils. 
And  raise  you  to  my  heav'nly  home, 
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THE  GOSPEL   CALL.  194 

2  **They  shall  find  rest,  that  learn  of  me  ; 

I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  : 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  "  Bless'd  is  the  man,  whose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ! 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck  ; 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 

4  Jesus  !  we  come  at  thy  command, 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal; 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand. 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

-■■"*•      Mercy  for  sinners  who  obey  the  call  of  Jesus, 

1  ^HE  Saviour  calls ;  let  ev'ry  ear 

Attend  the  heav'nly  sound ; 
Ye  doubting  souls  !  dismiss  your  fear  ; 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  ev'ry  thirsty  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow ; 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  wo.  • 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  ev'ry  pain  : 
Immortal  fountain  !   full  supplies  ! 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain, 

4  Ye  sinners  !    come,  'tis  mercy's  voice  ; 

The  gracious  call  obey  ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys  : — 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

6  Dear  Saviour  !  draw  reluctant  hearts  ; 
To  thee  let  sinners  fly 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 
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195,   196  THE  GOSPEL  CAI^Ii. 

^^-  (127)     C.  M. 

■^*^^*  Room  at  the  Gospel  Feast. 

1  ^JpHE  King  of  heav'n  his  table  spreads, 

And  dainties  crown  the  board  : 
Not  all  the  boasted  joys  of  earth 
Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men. 

And  endless  life  are  giv'n  ; 
And  the  rich  blood,  which  Jesus  shed. 
To  raise  the  soul  to  heav'n. 

3  Ye  hungry  poor,  who  long  have  stray'd 

In  sin's  dark  mazes,  come  ; 
Come  from  the  hedges  and  highways. 
And  grace  will  find  you  room. 

4  Thousands  of  souls,  in  glory  now. 

Were  fed  and  feasted  here  ; 
And  thousands  more,  still  on  the  w^ay. 
Around  the  board  appear. 

5  Yet  is  his  house  and  heart  so  large. 

That  thousands  more  may  come  ; 
Nor  could  the  whole  assembled  world 
O'erfiU  the  spacious  room. 

6  All  things  are  ready  :  enter  in, 

Nor  w^ak  excuses  frame; 
Come,  take  your  places  at  the  feast. 
And  bless  the  Founder's  name. 

P.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 
196«     "  In  that  Day  there  shall  be  a  Fountain  opened 
for  Sin  and  Uncleanness." — Zech.  xiii.  1. 

1  JfiEE,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain. 

Streams  of  living  water  flow  : 
God  has  open'd  there  a  fountain  ; 
This  supplies  the  plains  below : 
They  are  blessed, 
Who  its  sov'reign  virtues  know. 

2  Through  ten  thousand  channels  flowing, 

Streams  of  mercy  find  their  way ; 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  197 

Life,  and  health,  and  joy  bestowing, 
Making  all  around  look  gay  : 
O,  ye  nations  ! 
Hail  the  long  expected  day. 

Gladdened  by  the  flowing  treasure, 

All-enriching  as  it  goes : 
Lo,  the  desert  smiles  with  pleasure, 

Buds  and  blossoms  as  the  rose, 
Every  object 
Sings  for  joy  where'er  it  flows. 
Trees  of  life  the  banks  adorning, 

Yield  their  fruit  to  all  around  ; 
Those  who  eat  are  sav'd  from  mourning, 

Pleasure  comes  and  hopes  abound  : 
Fair  their  portion  ! 
Endless  life  with  glory  crown'd. 


1Q7  L.  M. 

**'  •  •  The  wonderful  love  of  Christ. 

1  ^OME,  let  me  love,  or  is  my  mind 

Harden'd  to  stone,  or  froze  to  ice  ? 
I  see  the  blessed  fair  one  bend. 
And  stoop  t'  embrace  me  from  the  skies ! 

2  Oh  !  'tis  a  thought  would  melt  a  rock. 
And  make  a  heart  of  iron  move, 

That  those  sweet  lips,  that  heav'nly  look 
Should  seek  and  wish  a  mortal  love  ! 

3  I  was  a  traitor  doom'd  to  fire. 
Bound  to  sustain  eternal  pains ; 
He  flew  on  wings  of  strong  desire, 
Assum'd  my  guilt  and  took  my  chains. 

4  Infinite  grace !  almighty  charms  ! 
Stand  in  amaze,  ye  rolling  skies  ! 
Jesus,  the  God,  extends  his  arms, 
Hangs  on  a  cross  of  love,  and  dies. 

5  Did  pity  ever  stoop  so  low, 
Dress'd  in  divinity  and  blood  ? 

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198  THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

Was  ever  rebel  courted  so, 
In  groans  of  an  expiring  God  ? 

6  Again  he  lives,  and  spreads  his  hands, 
Hands  that  were  nail'd  to  torturing  smart ; 

*'  By  these  dear  wounds,"  says  he  ;    and  stands, 
And  prays  to  clasp  me  to  his  heart. 

7  Sure  I  must  love  ;  or  are  my  ears 
Still  deaf,  or  will  my  passions  move  ? 
Lord  !  melt  this  stubborn  heart  to  tears  ; 
This  heart  shall  yield  to  death  or  love. 

198  ^'  ^^' 

And  yet  there  is  room. — Luke  xiv.  22. 

1  XTE  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 

Behold  a  royal  feast ! 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store, 
For  ev'ry  humble  guest. 

2  See,  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms ; 

He  calls^  he  bids  you  come  ! 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms. 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room ! 

3  [Room  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart ; 

There  love  and  pity  meet : 
Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart, 
That  trembles  at  his  feet.] 

4  [In  him  the  Father  reconciPd, 

Invites  your  souls  to  come : 
The  rebel  shall  be  call'd  a  child, 
And  kindly  welcom'd  home.] 

5  O  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love  : 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

6  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice 

Before  th'  eternal  throne. 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice 
In  ecstasies  unknown. 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  199,   200 

7  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 
Are  welcome  still  to  come ; 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace  adore, 
Approach,  there  yet  is  room  ! 

■^        •       Youth  invited  to  love  Christ. — Prov.  viii.  17. 

1  XTE  hearts  with  joyful  vigor  warm, 

In  smiling  crowds,  draw  near  ; 
And  turn  from  ev'ry  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high. 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you ; 
And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by, 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

3  "  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  my  face, 

Is  sure  my  love  to  gain ; 
And  those  that  early  seek  my  grace, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 

4  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  move, 

If  once  compar'd  with  thee  ? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love. 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see  ? 

5  Away,  ye  false,  delusive  toys. 

Vain  tempters  of  the  mind  ! 
'Tis  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
And  here  true  bliss  I  find. 


200.  C.  M. 

1  ^MAZING  sight,  the  Saviour  stands 

And  knocks  at  ev'ry  door  ! 
Ten  thousand  blessings  in  his  hands 
To  satisfy  the  poor. 

2  "  Behold,"  he  saith,  "  I.bleed  and  die 

To  bring  you  to  my  rest : — 
Hear  sinners,  while  I'm  passing  by, 
And  be  for  ever  blest. 
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201,  202  THE    GOSPEL   CALL. 

3  "  Will  you  despise  my  bleeding  love, 

And  choose  the  way  to  hell  ? 
Or  in  the  glorious  realms  above. 
With  me  for  ever  dwell  ? 

4  "  Not  to  condemn  your  wretched  race 

Have  I  in  judgment  come  ; 
But  to  display  unbounded  grace, 
And  bring  lost  sinners  home. 

5  "  Will  you  go  down  to  endless  night. 

And  bear  eternal  pain  ? 
Or  in  the  glorious  realms  of  light 
W^ith  me  for  ever  reign  ? 

6  "  Say — will  you  hear  my  gracious  voice. 

And  have  your  sins  forgiven  ? 
Or  will  you  make  that  wretched  choice, 
And  bar  yourselves  from  heaven? " 

201.  c.  M. 

1  TESUS,  thy  blessings  are  not  few, 

Nor  is  thy  gospel  weak ; 
Thy  grace  can  melt  the  stubborn  Jew, 
And  heal  the  dying  Greek. 

2  Wide  as  the  reach  of  satan's  rage, 

Does  thy  salvation  flow  ; 
'Tis  not  confin'd  to  sex  or  age, 
The  lofty  or  the  low. 

3  W^hile  grace  is  ofl'er'd  to  the  prince. 

The  poor  may  take  their  share ; 
No  mortal  has  a  just  pretence 
To  perish  in  despair. 

4  Come,  all  ye  wretched  sinners,  come, 

He'll  form  your  souls  anew  ; 
His  gospel  and  his  heart  have  room 
For  rebels  such  as  you. 

202.  C.  M. 

1     A  ND  will  the  Lord  thus  condescend 
To  visit  sinful  worms  ? 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

Thus  at  the  door  shall  mercy  stand 
In  all  her  winning  forms  ? 

2  Surprising  grace  ! — and  shall  my  heart 

Unmov'd  and  cold  remain  ? 
Has  this  hard  rock  no  tender  part  ? 
Must  mercy  plead  in  vain  ? 

3  Shall  Jesus  for  admission  sue — 

His  charming  voice  unheard  ? 
And  this  vile  heart,  his  rightful  due, 
Remain  for  ever  barr'd  ? 

4  'Tis  sin  alas,  with  tyrant  pow'r, 

The  lodging  has  possessM  ; 
And  crowds  of  traitors  bar  the  door 
Against  the  heav'nly  guest. 

5  Ye  dang'rous  inmates,  hence  depart : 

Dear  Saviour,  enter  in. 
And  guard  the  passage  to  my  heart. 
And  keep  out  every  sin. 

•lO^  L.  M. 

^^^^  JeF.  xxxi.  18—20. 

1  XJETURN,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  seek  an  injur'd  Father's  face  ; 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  thee  burn, 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  return. 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart ; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern. 

His  hand  shall  heal  thine  inward  smart. 

S  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live  ; 
Go  to  his  bleeding  feet,  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive^ 

4  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  wipe  away  the  falling  tear  : 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "  No  longer  mourn,'* 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

ia7  L^* 


203 


^U4r*     Behold,  I  stand  at  the  door. — Rev.  iii.  20. 


204,  205  THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

L.  M. 

i  at  the 

1  TJEHOLD  a  stranger  at  the  door  ! 

He  gently  knocks, — has  knock'd  before, 
Hath  waited  long — is  waiting  still : 
You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 

2  Oh,  lovely  attitude,  he  stands 

With  melting  heart  and  loaded  hands  \ 
Oh,  matchless  kindness  !  and  he  shows 
This  matchless  kindness  to  his  foes  ! 

3  But  will  he  prove  a  friend  indeed  .'' 
He  will ;  the  very  friend  you  need  ; 
The  friend  of  sinners — yes,  'tis  He, 
With  garments  dy'd  on  Calvary. 

4  Rise,  touch'd  with  gratitude  divine  ; 
Turn  out  his  enemy  and  thine. 
That  soul-destroying  monster,  sin, 
And  let  the  heavenly  stranger  in. 

5  Admit  him,  ere  his  anger  burn. 
His  feet  departed  ne'er  return ; 
Admit  him,  or  the  hour  's  at  hand, 
You'll  at  his  door  rejected  stand. 

3.      FROM  THE  EXAMPLES   OF  SINNERS  RECEIVED 

20^  C.  M. 

The  repenting  Prodigal. — Luke  xv.  13,  &c. 

1  TJEHOLD  the  wretch  whose  lust  and  wine 

Had  wasted  his  estate. 
He  begs  a  share  among  the  swine. 
To  taste  the  husks  they  ate  ! 

2  "I  die  with  hunger  here,  (he  cries,) 

I  starve  in  foreign  lands. 
My  father's  house  has  large  supplies. 
And  bounteous  are  his  hands. 

3  "  I'll  go,  and  with  a  mournful  tongue, 

Fall  down  before  his  face, 
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THE  GOSPEL   CALL.  206 

Father,  I've  done  thy  justice  wrong, 
Nor  can  deserve  thy  grace." 

4  He  said,  and  hasten'd  to  his  home 

To  seek  his  father's  love ; 

The  father  saw  the  rebel  come. 

And  all  his  bowels  move. 

5  He  ran,  and  fell  upon  his  neck, 

Embrac'd  and  kiss'd  his  son; 
The  rebel's  heart  with  sorrow  brake 
For  follies  he  had  done. 

6  "Take  off  his  clothes  of  shame  and  sin," 

(The  father  gives  command,) 
Dress  him  in  garments  white  and  clean. 
With  rings  adorn  his  hands. 

7  "  A  day  of  feasting  I  ordain. 

Let  mirth  and  joy  abound  ; 
My  son  was  dead,  and  lives  again, 
Was  lost,  and  now  is  found." 

206.      TT^g  converted  Thief.— Luke  xxiii.  42. 

1  4  S  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 

And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died. 
He  pour'd  salvation  on  a  wretch 
That  languish'd  at  his  side. 

2  His  crimes,  with  inward  grief  and  shame, 

The  penitent  confess'd  ; 
Then  turn'd  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayer  address'd  ; 

3  "  Jesus,  thou  Son  and  heir  of  heaven  ! 

Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God ! 
I  see  thee  bath'd  in  sweat  and  tears. 
And  weltering  in  thy  blood. 

4  "  Yet  quickly,  from  these  scenes  of  wo 

In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise. 
Burst  through  the  gloomy  shades  of  death, 
And  shine  above  the  skies. 
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207,  208  THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

5  "Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 

Dear  Saviour,  think  on  me, 
And  in  the  vict'ries  of  thy  death 
Let  me  a  sharer  be." 

6  His  prayer  the  dying  Jesus  hears. 

And  instantly  replies, — 
"  To-day  thy  parting  soul  shall  be 
With  me  in  Paradise." 

.4U  rf  •      rpj^^  j^p^j.  kealed.—M^n.  viii.  2,  3. 

1  "^ITHEN  the  poor  leper's  case  I  read. 

My  own  described  I  feel ; 
Sin  is  a  leprosy  indeed. 

Which  none  but  CHRIST  can  heal. 

2  What  anguish  did  my  soul  endure, 

Till  hope  and  patience  ceas'd  ! 
The  more  I  strove  myself  to  cure, 
The  more  the  plague  increas'd. 

3  While  thus  I  lay  distress'd,  I  saw 

The  Saviour  passing  by; 
To  him,  though  fiU'd  with  shame  and  awe, 
I  rais'd  my  mournful  cry. 

4  Lord,  thou  canst  heal  me,  if  thou  wilt, 

Oh,  pity  to  me  shew  ; 
Oh,  cleanse  my  leprous  soul  from  guilt ; 
My  filthy  heart  renew. 

5  He  heard,  and  with  a  gracious  look 

Pronounc'd  the  healing  word  : 
"  I  will — be  clean,"  and  while  he  spoke 
I  felt  my  health  restor'd. 

6  Come,  sinners,  seize  the  present  hour. 

The  Saviour's  grace  to  prove  ; 
He  can  relieve,  for  he  is  pow'r — 
He  will,  for  he  is  love. 

^OS  ^'  ^^' 

'*"^»      Bartimeus'  Prai/er.— Mark  x.  46—50, 

1  T  IKE  Bartimeus,  we  are  blind, 
Inwrapp'd  in  nature's  night ; 
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THE    GOSPEL  CALL.  209 

The  grossest  darkness  veils  our  mind, 
For  sin  prevents  the  sight. 

2  But  lo !  the  Lord  from  heaven  is  come 

To  open  sinners'  eyes  ; 
To  make  his  wondrous  mercy  known, 
And  heal  their  maladies. 

3  Come  then,  ye  blind,  and  beg,  and  pray, 

And  in  the  Lord  believe  ; 
For  who  can  tell?  perhaps  to  day 
You  may  your  sight  receive. 

4  Jesus  of  Naz'reth  passeth  by — 

He  is  the  sinner's  friend  ; 
Call  on  his  name,  and  wait,  and  cry. 
He  will  your  suit  attend. 

5  Should  sinners  say,  "  Hold  ye  your  peace, 

"  Nor  dare  to  make  so  free," 
Then  cry  the  more,  and  never  cease, 
*'Have  mercy.  Lord,  on  me." 

6  Your  worthless  garments  leave  behind  ; 

Go  to  the  Lord  of  light; 
Trust  in  his  name,  however  blind, 
And  he  will  give  you  sight. 

FROM  THE  HAPPINESS  OF  THE  CHRISTIAN  IN  THE 
PRESENT   AND  FUTURE   LIFE. 

•^"^*  The  beatitudes. 

1  TOLESS'D  are  the  humble  souls,  who  see 

Their  ignorance  and  poverty  : 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  giv'n, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heav'n. 

2  Bless'd  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart ; 
For  them  divine  compassion  flows, 

A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes. 

3  Bless'd  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war : 

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210  THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

God  will  secure  their  peaceful  state, 
And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great. 

4  Bless'd  are  the  souls,  who  thirst  for  grace. 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness: 
They  shall  be  well  sup})li'd  and  fed 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread. 

5  Bless'd  are  the  men,  whose'hearts  still  move 
And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love ; 

They  shall  themselves  from  God  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

6  Bless'd  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean 
From  the  defiling  power  of  sin  : 

With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

7  Bless'd  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 
Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife  : 
They  shall  be  call'd  the  heirs  of  bliss. 
The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 

8  Bless'd  are  the  suff'rers  who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake : 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 

21 0  (^^^'>     ^-  ^- 

■■■  The  blessings  of  obedience. 

1  "OLEST  are  the  undefil'd  in  heart, 

Whose  ways  are  right  and  clean ; 
Who  never  from  thy  law  depart. 
But  fly  from  ev'ry  sin. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  that  keep  thy  word. 

And  practise  thy  commands  ; 
With  their  whole  heart  they  seek  the  Lord, 
And  serve  thee  with  their  hands. 

3  Great  is  their  peace,  who  love  thy  law ; 

How  firm  their  souls  abide  ! 
Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 
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THE   GOSPEL   CALL.  211 

4  Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy, 
And  keep  my  face  from  shame, 
When  all  thy  statutes  I  obey, 
And  honor  all  thy  name. 

211  ^-   ^• 

"^  ■■■■■■•  Religion. 

1  nnHROUGH  shades  and  solitudes  profound. 

The  fainting  traveller  winds  his  way  ; 
Bewildering  meteors  glare  around, 
And  tempt  his  wandering  feet  astray. 

2  Welcome,  thrice  welcome,  to  his  eye. 

The  sudden  moon's  inspiring  light. 
When  forth  she  sallies  through  the  sky. 
The  guardian  angel  of  the  night! 

3  Thus  mortals,  blind  and  weak,  belqw 

Pursue  the  phantom  bliss,  in  vain ; 
The  world's  a  wilderness  of  wo. 
And  life  a  pilgrimage  of  pain ! 

4  Till  mild  religion  from  above. 

Descends,  a  sweet  engaging  form. 
The  messenger  of  heavenly  love, 
The  bow  of  promise  'mid  the  storm. 

5  Beyond  the  narrow  vale  of  time. 

Where  bright  celestial  ages  roll. 
To  scenes  eternal,  scenes  sublime. 

She  points  the  way,  and  leads  the  soul. 

6  At  her  approach  the  grave  appears 

The  gate  of  Paradise  restor'd ; 
Her  voice  the  watching  cherub  hears, 
And  drops  his  double-flaming  sword. 

7  Baptiz'd  with  her  renewing  fire, 

May  we  the  crown  of  glory  gain  : 
Rise  when  the  hosts  of  heaven  expire, 
And  reign  with  God,  for  ever  reign ! 
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(•231)      S.  M. 

^1l^»    The  blessedness  of  the  righteous,  and  the  misery 
of  the  wicked. 

1  ^T^IIE  man  is  ever  blest, 

Who  shuns  the  sinners'  ways ; 
Amongst  their  councils  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  scorner's  place. 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 

His  study  and  delight, 
Amidst  the  labors  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 

With  waters  near  the  root; 
Fresh  as  the  leaf,  his  name  shall  live : 
His  works  are  heav'nly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  th'  ungodly  race, 

They  no  such  blessings  find ; 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 

Before  that  judgment-seat. 
Where  all  the  saints  at  Christ's  right  hand 
In  full  assembly  meet. 

6  He  knows  and  he  approves 

The  way  the  righteous  go: 
But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

2.     AWAKENING.        THE  EVIL   OF  SIN. 

^^^*  Evil  of  sin. 

1  fiOI^5  from  his  throne  with  piercing  eye, 

Naked  does  every  heart  behold; 
But  never,  till  we  come  to  die, 
Will  he  to  us  the  view  unfold. 

2  Should  sin,  in  naked  form  appear, 
Just  as  it  rises  in  the  heart, 

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THE    GOSPEL  CALI^.  214 

And  others  know  and  see  it  there 
In  ev'ry  feeling,  every  thought. 

3  The  fire  of  hell  must  kindle  soon, 
How  envy  and  revenge  would  flame ! 
One  heart  would  urge  ajnother  on, 
Till  rag€  and  vengeance  want  a  name  ! 

4  Sin  in  its  nature  would  appear 
A  living  death,  to  form  a  hell  ; 

The  worst  of  mis'ries  creatures  fear. 
The  worst  of  plagues  the  tongue  can  tell. 

5  Unveil'd  and  naked  ev'ry  heart 
Before  the  judgment  seat  must  stand. 
Sin  act  no  more  a  double  part. 

But  meet  a  death  from  its  own  hand. 

6  The  fiery  lake  must  hotter  grow 
From  the  fierce  clash  of  sinful  souls ; 
Each  bosom  like  a  furnace  glow. 
Nor  God  the  rage  or  fire  control. 

•***•  Sin, 

1  Jk  ND  now  the  scales  have  left  mine  eyes, 

Now  I  begin  to  see  : 
O  the  curs'd  deeds  my  sins  have  done  ! 
What  murd'rous  things  they  be  ! 

2  Were  these  the  traitors,  dearest  Lord, 

That  thy  fair  body  tore  ? 
Monsters,  that  stain'd  those  heavenly  limbs 
With  floods  of  purple  gore  ! 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 

My  dearest  Lord  was  slain, 
When  justice  seiz'd  God's  onlj  Son, 
And  put  his  soul  to  pain  ? 

4  Forgive  my  guilt,  O  Prince  of  peace, 

I'll  wound  my  God  no  more ; 
Hence  from  my  heart,  ye  sins,  be  gone, 
For  Jesus  1  adore. 
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215,  216  THE  GOSPEL   CALL. 

5  Furnish  me,  Lord,  with  heavenly  arms 
From  grace's  magazine, 
And  ni  proclaim  eternal  war 
With  every  darling  sin. 

21  'i  <^-  ^- 

We  must  be  born  again. — John  iii.  7. 

1  gINNERS,  this  solemn  truth  regard  ! 

Hear,  all  ye  sons  of  men ; 
For  Christ,  the  Saviour,  hath  declar'd, 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again." 

2  AVhate'er  might  be  your  birth  or  blood. 

The  sinner's  boast  is  vain  ; 
Thus  saith  the  glorious  Son  of  God, 
"Ye  must  be  born  again." 

3  Our  nature's  totally  depravM — 

The  heart  a  sink  of  sin  ; 
Without  a  change  we  can't  be  sav'd  ; 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again." 

4  [That  which  is  born  of  flesh  is  flesh. 

And  flesh  it  will  remain ; 
Then  marvel  not  that  Jesus  saith, 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again."] 

5  Spirit  of  life,  thy  grace  impart, 

And  breathe  on  sinners  slain  ; 
Bear  witness.  Lord,  in  ev'ry  heart. 
That  we  are  born  again. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  us  now  begin 

To  trust  and  love  thy  word ; 
And,  by  forsaking  ev'ry  sin, 
Prove  we  are  born  of  God. 


^M.\f      yy^g  successful  Resolve. — Esth.  iv.  16. 

1  ^OME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
A  thousand  thoughts  revolve, 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  217 

Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  opprest. 
And  make  this  last  resolve. 

2  "  ril  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Hath  like  a  mountain  rose ; 
I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  "  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess ; 

I'll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone, 

Without  his  sov'reign  grace. 

4  "  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea. 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer; 
But  if  I  perish,  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there, 

5  "  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 

I  am  resolv'd  to  try ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  forever  die." 

6  But  if  I  die  with  mercy  sought, 

When  I  the  King  have  tried. 
This  were  to  die  (delightful  thought!) 
As  sinner  never  died. 

VANITY     AND    UNCERTAINTY  OF  LIFE. 
L,    M. 

317«      I^if^  fh^  Day  of  Grace  and  Hope, 
Eccl.  ix.  4,  5,  6,  10. 

1  T  IFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 

The  time  t'  ensure  the  great  reward  ; 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn. 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  Life  is  the  hour  that  God  has  given 
To  'scape  from  hell,  and  fly  to  heaven  ; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day. 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die. 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie, 

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218,  219  THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 


They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun. 

4  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  dOy 
My  hands  with  all  your  might  pursue, 
Since  no  device,  nor  work  is  found, 
Nor  faith,  nor  hope  beneath  the  ground. 

5  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste, 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair, 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

'^^^*  To^day.—B.eb.  iv.  7.. 

1  JJASTEN,  0  sinner,  to  be  wise. 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun^ 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise. 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  w^on. 

2  Oh,  hasten,  mercy  to  implore. 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er 
Before  this  evening's  course  be  run». 

3  Hasten,  0  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stay  not  for  the-  morrow'^s  sun. 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn 
Before  the  needful  Avork  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest, 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 

C.  M. 
^M.9f      y^g  y.jg^  worldling. — Luke  xii.  16 — 2L 

1  ^^IVf  Y  barns  are  full,  my  stores  increase  ; 

And  now  for  many  years. 
Soul,  eat  and  drink,  and  take  thine  ease, 
Secure  from  wants  and  fears." 

2  Thus,  while  a  worldling  boasted  once. 

As  many  now  presume, 
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THE  GOSPEL  iDALL.  220 

He  heard  the  Lord  himself  pronounce 
His  sudden,  awful  doom  : 

3  "  This  night,  vain  fool,  thy  soul  must  pass 

Into  a  world  unknown  ; 
And  who  shall  then  the  stores  possess 
Which  thou  hast  call'd  thine  own  ?  " 

4  Thus  blinded  mortals  fondly  scheme 

For  happiness  below ; 
Till  death  destroys  the  pleasing  dream, 
And  they  awake  to  wo. 

Z4>U*  Human  Frailty. 

1  TM/"HAT  is  this  passing  scene 

A  peevish  April-day  ? 
A  little  sun — a  little  rain — 
And  then  night  sweeps  along  the  plain, 
And  all  things  fade  away  : 
Man  (soon  discuss'd) 
Yields  up  his  trust, 
And  all  his  hopes  and  fears.  Lie  with  him  in  the 
dust! 

2  Oh,  what  is  beauty's  power  ? 

It  flourishes  and  dies  ; 
Will  the  cold  earth  its  silence  break, 
To  tell  how  soft,  how  smooth  a  cheek 
Beneath  its  surface  lies  ? 
Mute,  mute  is  all 
O'er  beauty's  fall ; 
Her  praise  resounds  no  more,   When  mantled 
in  her  pall. 

3  The  most  belov'd  on  earth 

Not  long  survives  to-day  ; 
So  music  past  is  obsolete. 

And  yet  'twas  sweet,  'twas  passing  sweet, 
But  now  'tis  gone  away  : 
Thus  does  the  shade. 
In  mem'ry  fade. 
When  in  forsaken  tomb,  The  form  belov'd  is 
laid  ! 

U9  M* 


22ly  222  tHE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

4  Then  since  this  world  is  vain, 
And  volatile  and  fleet, 
Why  should  I  lay  up  earthly  joys. 
Where  rust  corrupts,  and  moth  destroys, 
And  cares  and  sorrows  eat  ? 
Why  fly  from  ill 
With  anxious  skill, 
When  soon  this  hand  will  freeze,  This   throb- 
bing heart  lie  still  ? 

««.  (122)     P.   M.     7,7,7,7. 

•      Jesus'  invitation  to  the  afflicted. 

1  ^^OME,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice. 

Come,  and  make  my  paths  your  choice : 
I  will  guide  you  to  your  home  ! 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  come ! 

2  Thou,  who,  houseless,  sole,  forlorn. 
Long  hast  borne  the  proud  world's  scorn^ 
Long  hast  roam'd  the  barren  waste  ; 
Weary  pilgrim,  hither  haste  I 

3  Ye,  who  toss'd  on  beds  of  pain. 
Seek  for  ease,  but  seek  in  vain : 

Ye,  whose  swoll'n  and  sleepless  eyes 
Watch  to  see  the  morning  rise  : 

4  Ye,  by  fiercer  anguish  torn. 

Guilt,  in  strong  remorse,  who  mourn  :: 
Here  repose  your  heavy  care  i 
Conscience  wounded  who  can  bear  ? 

5  Sinner,  come  !  for  here  is  found 
Balm  that  flows  for  ev'ry  wound ; 
Peace  that  ever  shall  endure  ^ 
Rest  eternal,  sacred,  sure. 

222  ^-  ^-  . 

'*^^*      Love  to  the  Creatures  is  dangerous. 

1  TTOW  vain  are  all  things  here  below  I 
How  false  and  yet  how  fair ! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too. 
And  every  sweet  a  snare* 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  223 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky- 

Give  but  a  flatt'ring  light ; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  and  nearest  friends, 

The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide  our  wavering  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God  ! 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 

How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense  ' 
Thither  the  warm  affections  move, 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food ; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 

^  C.  M. 

'*'**'•  T%e  Shortness  and  Misery  of  Life. 


1 


/\UR  days,  alas  !  our  mortal  days, 
^^   Are  short  and  wretched  too  : 
^^Evil  and  few^''  the  patriarch  says, 
And  well  the  patriarch  knew. 

2  'Tis  but  at  best  a  narrow  bound 

That  heaven  allows  to  men, 
And  pains  and  sins  run  through  the  round 
Of  threescore  years  and  ten. 

3  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few. 

Run  on,  ray  days,  in  haste  ; 
Moments  of  sin,  and  months  of  wo. 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  fast. 

4  Let  heavenly  love  prepare  my  soul, 

And  call  her  to  the  skies. 
Where  years  of  long  salvation  roll, 
And  glory  never  dies. 
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224,  225  THE  GOSPEL   CALLr 

oo^  C.  M. 

^^^*  Frailty  and  Folly. 

1  XXOW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life  ! 

How  vast  our  souls'  aifairs  ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along. 

Without  a  moment's  stay; 
Just  like  a  story  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home, 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 
And  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb. 
Stoop  downwards  as  we  run. 

4  How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell, 

That  slight  the  joys  above  ! 
What  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  feel, 
That  break  such  cords  of  love. 

5  Draw  us,  O  Saviour,  with  thy  grace, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high. 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 

22i;.  ^     (S^?-)    L.  M. 

^««#«  y^g  vanity  of  Creatures. 

1  IM'AN  has  a  soul  of  vast  desires  ; 

He  burns  within  with  restless  fires. 
Tost  to  and  fro,  his  passions  fly 
From  vanity  to  vanity. 

2  In  vain  on  earth  we  hope  to  find 
Some  solid  good  to  fill  the  mind  ; 
We  try  new  pleasures,  but  we  feel 
The  inward  thirst  and  torment  stilL 

3  So,  when  a  raging  fever  burns. 
We  shift  from  side  to  side  by  turns ; 
And  'tis  a  poor  relief  we  gain, 

To  change  the  place,  but  keep  the  pain. 

4  Great  God  !  subdue  this  vicious  thirst, 
This  love  to  vanity  and  dust ; 

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Cure  the  vile  fever  of  the  mind, 
And  feed  our  souls  with  joys  refin'd. 

22fi  L.  M. 

^.^L9«      ^gg^  y^  my  face — Psalm  xxvii.  8.^ 

1  TEHOVAH  speaks,  "Seek  ye  my  face," 

My  soul  admires  the  wondrous  grace ; 
I'll  seek  thy  face — thy  spirit  give  ! 
O  let  me  see  thy  face  and  live. 

2  I'll  wait ;  perhaps  ray  Lord  may  come  ; 
(If  I  turn  back,  how  sad  my  doom!) 
And  begging,  in  his  way  I'll  lie. 

Till  the  sweet  hour  he  passeth  by. 

3  Daily  I'll  seek,  with  cries  and  tears. 
With  secret  sighs,  and  fervent  pray'rs  ; 
And,  if  not  heard — I'll  weeping  sit, 
And  perish  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 

4  But  canst  thou,  Lord  !  see  all  my  pain, 
And  bid  me  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ; 
Thou  wilt  not,  canst  not,  me  deceive — 
The  soul  that  seeks  thy  face  shall  live. 

«««.  C.  M. 

-^^  '  •      Time  is  short— \  Cor  vii.  29. 

'^r'HE  time  is  short !  the  season  near, 

When  death  will  us  remove; 
To  leave  our  friends,  however  dear, 
And  all  we  fondly  love. 

2  The  time  is  short !  sinners  beware, 

Nor  trifle  time  away  ; 
The  word  of  great  salvation  hear, 
While  it  is  call'd  to-day. 

3  The  time  is  short !  ye  rebels,  now 

To  Christ  the   Lord  submit ; 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow. 
And  fall  at  Jesus'  feet. 

5  The  time  is  short !  ye  saints  rejoice — 

The  Lord- will  quickly  come  i 
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228  THH     GOSPEL    CALL. 

Soon  shall  you  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
To  call  you  to  your  home. 

5  The  time  is  short !  it  swiftly  flies — 

The  hour  is  just  at  hand, 
When  we  shall  mount  above  the  skies, 
And  reach  the  wish'd-for  land. 

6  The  time  is  short ! — the  moment  near. 

When  we  shall  dwell  above; 
And  be  for  ever  happy  there, 
With  Jesus'  whom  we  love. 

DANGER  OF  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT  WITHDRAWING 
HIS     INFLUENCE. 

"^^^  The  returning  Backslider, 

1  SJTAY,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay. 

Though  I  have    done  thee  such  despite  ; 
Nor  cast  the  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  steel'd  my  stubborn  heart. 

And  oft  shook  off  my  guilty  fears  ; 

And  vex'd  and  urg'd  thee  to  depart, 

For  many  long   rebellious  years ; 

3  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been 

Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  receiv'd  ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen  ; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  griev'd  ;. 

4  Yet  O  !  the  chief  of  sinners  spare 

In  honor  of  my  great  High-Priest : 
Nor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear, 
T'  exclude  me  from  thy  people's  rest. 

5  This  only  wo  I  deprecate. 

This  only  plague  I  pray  remove. 
Nor  leave  me  in  my  lost  estate, 

Nor  curse  me  with  this  want  of  love. 

6  E'en  now,  my  weary  soul  release. 

Upraise  me  with  thy  gracious  hand, 
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And  guide  into  thy  perfect  peace 
And  bring  me  to  the  promis'd  land. 

rtOQ  L.   M. 

'*'**'•   My  Spirit  shall  not  always  strive. — Gen.  vi. 

1  CAY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within 

Oft  whisper'd  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Uurg'd  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 
And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control  ? 

2  Hath  something  met  thee  in  the  path 

Of  worldiness  and  vanity, 
And  pointed  to  the  coming  wrath, 

And  warn'd  thee  from  that  wrath  to  flee  ? 

3  Sinner,  it  was  a  heav'nly  voice, — 

It  was  the  spirit's  gracious  call ; 
It  bade  thee  jnake  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

4  Spurn  not  the  call  to  life  and  light ; 

Regard  in  time  the  warning  kind  ; 
That  call  thou  may'st  not  always  slight, 
And  yet  the  gate  of  mercy  find. 

5  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  hardened,  self-destroying  man  , 
Ye,  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve. 
May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

6  Sinner — perhaps  this  very  day, 

The  last  accepted  time  may  be  ; 
Oh,  should'st  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 

230.  c.  M. 

1  ]\^W  is  the  time,  th'  accepted  hour, 

O  sinners,  come  away ; 
The  Saviour's  knocking  at  your  door, 
Arise  without  delay. 

2  Oh  !  don't  refuse  to  give  him  room, 

Lest  mercy  should  withdraw  ; 
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231  THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

He'll  then  in  robes  of  vengeance  come 
To  execute  his  law. 

3  Then,  where,  poor  mortals,  will  you  be, 
If  destitute  of  grace, 
When  you  your  injur'd  Judge  shall  see, 
And  stand  before  his  face. 

4  Oh!  could  you  shun  that  dreadful  sight, 

How  would  you  wish  to  fly 
To  the  dark  shades  of  endless  night, 
From  that  all-searching  eye  ? 

5  The  dead  awak'd  must  all  appear, 

And  you  among  them  stand, 
Before  the  great  impartial  bar, 
Arraign'd  at  Christ's  left  hand. 

6  Let  not  these  warnings  be  in  vair^. 

But  lend  a  list'ning  ear ; 
Lest  you  should  meet  them  all  again, 
When  wrapt  in  keen  despair. 


THE   CERTAINTY    OF  DEATH  AND  JUDGMENT, 
231.  S.    M. 

1  A  ND  am  I  born  to  die  ? 

To  lay  this  body  down  ? 
And  must  my  trembling  spirit  fly 
Into  a  world  unknown  ? 

2  Soon  as  from  earth  I  go 

What  will  become  of  me  ? 
Eternal  happiness  or  wo 
Must  then  my  portion  be  ! 

3  Wak'd  by  the  trumpet's  sound, 

I  from  my  grave  must  rise, 
And  see  the  Judge  with  glory  crown'd. 
And  see  the  flaming  skies. 

4  How  shall  I  leave  my  tomb  ! 

With  triumph  or  regret ! 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  232 

A  fearful  or  a  joyful  doom, 
A  curse  or  blessing  meet  ? 

5  Will  angel  bands  convey 

Their  brother  to  the  bar  ? 
Or  devils  drag  my  soul  away 
To  meet  its  sentence  there  ? 

6  Who  can  resolve  the  doubt 

That  tears  my  anxious  breast  ? 
Shall  I  be  with  the  damn'd  east  out, 
Or  number' d  with  the  blest  ? 

7  I  must  from  God  be  driven, 

Or  Avith  my  Saviour  dwell ; 
Must  come  at  his  command  to  heaven, 
Or  else  depart  to  hell. 

8  0  thou  that  wouldst  not  have 

One  wretched  sinner  die. 
Who  diedst  thyself,  my  soul  to  save 
From  endless  misery. 

9  Show  me  the  way  to  shun 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  severe. 
That  when  thou  comest  on  thy  throne, 
I  may  with  joy  appear. 

232.  P.  M.     8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6. 

1     A  ND  am  I  only  born  to  die  ? 

And  must  I  suddenly  comply 
With  nature's  stern  decree  ? 
What  after  death  for  me  remains  ? 
Celestial  joys,  or  hellish  pains. 
To  all  eternity. 

H  How  then  ought  1  on  earth  to  live. 
While  God  prolongs  the  kind  reprieve, 

And  props  the  house  of  clay ; 
My  sole  concern,  my  single  care. 
To  watch,  and  tremble,  and  prepare 
Against  that  fatal  day  ! 

157  N 


•233  THE  GOSPEL,  GALI*. 

3  No  room  for  mirth  or  trifling  here. 
For  worldly  hope,  or  worldly  fear. 

If  life  so  soon  is  gone  ; 
If  now  the  Judge  is  at  the  door, 
And  all  mankind  must  stand  before 

Th'  inexorable  throne ! 

4  No  matter  which  my  thoughts  employ  ; 
A.  moment's  misery  or  joy  : 

But  oh  !  when  both  shall  end, 
Where  shall  I  find  my  destin'd  place  ? 
Shall  I  my  everlasting  days 

With  fiends  or  angels  spend  ? 

5  Nothing  is  worth  a  thought  beneath. 
But  how  I  may  escape  the  death 

That  never,  never  dies  ! 
How  make  my  own  election  sure ; 
And  when  I  fail  on  earth,  secure 

A  mansion  in  the  skies. 

6  Jesus,  vouchsafe  a  pitying  ray, 

Be  thou  my  guide,  be  thou  my  way 

To  glorious  happiness ! 
Ah  !  write  the  pardon  on  my  heart  ? 
And  whensoe'er  I  hence  depart. 

Let  me  depart  in  peace  1 

L.   M. 
^oo«  Sickness  and  Death. 

1  IVf  Y  soul,  the  minutes  haste  away, 

Apace  comes  on  th'  important  day, 
When  in  the  icy  arms  of  death 
I  must  give  up  my  vital  breath. 

2  Look  forward  to  the  moving  scene ; 
How  wilt  thou  be  affected  then? 
When  from  on  high  some  sharp  disease 
Resistless  shall  my  vitals  seize. 

3  When  all  the  springs  of  life  are  low, 
The  spirits  faint,  the  pulses  slow ; 

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THE  GOSPEL.  CALL.  $^4,  235 

The  eyes  grow  dim  and  short  the  breath, 
Presages  of  approaching  death. 

4  When  clammy  sweats  thro'  ev'ry  part, 
Show  life's  retreating  to  the  heart; 

Its  last  resistance  there  to  make, 

And  then  the  breathless  frame  forsake. 

5  When  all  eternity's  in  sight ; 

The  brightest  day,  or  blackest  night ; 
One  shock  will  break  the  building  down, 
And  let  thee  into  worlds  unknown. 

6  O  come,  my  soul,  the  matter  weigh ! 
How  wilt  thou  leave  thy  kindred  clay  ! 
And  how  the  unknown  regions  try. 
And  launch  into  eternity  ! 

^o^«        jy^g  night  cometh. — John  ix.  4. 

1  A  WAKE,  awake,  my  sluggish  soul, 

Awake,  and  view  the  setting  sun ; 
See  how  the  shades  of  death  advance, 
Ere  half  the  task  of  life  is  done. 

2  Death  ! — 'tis  an  awful,  solemn  sound  ; 

Oh,  let  it  wake  the  slumb'ring  ear  ! 
Apace  the  dreadful  conqu'ror  comes. 
With  all  his  pale  companions  near. 

3  Thy  drowsy  eyes  will  soon  be  clos'd, — 

These  friendly  warnings  heard  no  more ; 
Soon  will  the  mighty  Judge  approach. 
E'en  now  he  stands  before  the  door. 

4  To-day  attend  his  gracious  voice ; 

This  is  the  summons  that  he  sends  : 
^'  Awake, — for  on  this  transient  hour 
Thy  long  eternity  depends." 

L.   M. 

S35«     The  sinner  weighed,  and  found  wanting. 
Dan.  V.  27. 

X    O  AISE,  thoughtless  sinner,  raise  thine  eye  ; 
^^  Behold  God's  balance  lifted  hiffh  ! 
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236  THE  GOSPEL    CALL. 

There  shall  his  justice  be  display'd, 
And  there  thy  hope  and  life  be  weigh'd, 

2  See  in  one  scale  his  perfect  law; 

Mark  with  what  force  its  precepts  draw : 

Wouldst  thou  the  awful  test  sustain  ? — 

Thy  works  how  light !  thy  thoughts  how  vain 

3  Behold,  the  hand  of  God  appears 
To  trace  in  dreadful  characters  ; 

"  Sinner — thy  soul  is  wanting  found, 

And  wrath  shall  smite  thee  to  the  ground." 

4  Let  sudden  fear  thy  nerves  unbrace  ; 
Let  horror  change  thy  guilty  face ; 
Thro'  all  thy  thoughts  let  anguish  roll, 
Till  deep  repentance  melt  thy  soul. 

5  One  only  hope  may  yet  prevail ; — 
Christ  hath  a  weight  to  turn  the  scale ; 
Still  doth  the  gospel  publish  peace, 
And  show  a  Saviour's  righteousness. 

6  Great  God,  exert  thy  power  to  save  ; 
Deep  on  the  heart,  these  truths  engrave  ; 
The  pond'rous  load  of  guilt  remove. 
That  trembling  lips  may  sing  thy  love. 

^^^»  The  'scoffer. 

1  A  LL  3^e  who  laugh  and  sport  with  deaths 

And  say  there  is  no  hell ; 
The  gasp  of  your  expiring  breath 
Will  send  you  there  to  dwell. 

2  When  iron  slumbers  bind  your  flesh, 

With  strange  surprise  you'll  find 
Immortal  vigor  springs  afresh. 
And  tortures  wake  the  mind  ! 

3  Then  you'll  confess  the  frightful  names 

Of  plagues,  you  scorn'd  before, 
No  more  shall  look  like  idle  dreams^ 
Like  foolish  tales  no  more.. 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  237,  238 

4  Then  shall  ye  curse  that  fatal  day, 
With  flames  upon  your  tongues, 
When  you  exchang'd  your  souls  away 
For  vanity  and  songs. 

S.  M, 
'^*' '  •      The  harvest  is  past. — Jer.  viii.  20. 

1  T  SAW,  beyond  the  tomb, 

The  awful  Judge  appear, 
Prepar'd  to  scan  with  strict  account, 
My  blessings  wasted  here. 

2  His  wrath  like  flaming  fire, 
Burn'd  to  the  lowest  hell — 

And  in  that  hopeless  world  of  wo, 
He  bade  my  spirit  dwell. 

3  Ye  sinners,  fear  the  Lord, 
While  yet  'tis  call'd  to  day ; 

Soon  will  the  awful  voice  of  death 
Command  your  souls  away. 

4  Soon  will  the  harvest  close — 
The  summer  soon  be  o'er — 

And  soon,  your  injur'd,  angry  God, 
Will  hear  your  pray'rs  no  more. 

P.  M.     6,  6,  6,  6,  8,  6. 
■^^^^  Rom.  iii.  16. 

1  TMTHEN  frowning  death  appears, 

And  points  his  fatal  dart, 
What  dark  foreboding  fears 
Distract  the  sinner's  heart ! 

The  dreadful  blow 

No  arm  can  stay, 

But  torn  away 

He  sinks  to  wo. 

2  Now  every  hope  denied. 
Bereft  of  every  good. 
He  must  the  wrath  abide 
Of  an  avenging  God  ; 

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239  THE  GOSPEL  CALIr* 

No  mercy  there 
Will  greet  his  ear 
Nor  wipe  the  tear 
Of  black  despair. 

3  Sinners,  awake,  attend, 
And  flee  the  wrath  to  come ; 
Make  Christ,  the  Judge,  your  friend, 
And  heav'n  shall  be  your  home : 

His  mercy  nigh. 

Now  points  the  path 

That  leads  from  death 

To  joys  on  high. 

««g  P-  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 

^<oir*         Sinner,  prepare  to  meet  God. 

1  gINNER,  art  thou  still  secure? 

Wilt  thou  still  refuse  to  pray  ? 
Can  thy  heart  or  hands  endure 
In  the  Lord's  avenging  day  ? 

2  See,  his  mighty  arm  is  bar'd ! 

Awful  terrors  clothe  his  brow  ? 
For  his  judgment  stand  prepared; 
Thou  must  either  break  or  bow. 

3  At  his  presence  nature  shakes, 

Earth  affrighted  hastes  to  flee  ; 
Solid  mountains  melt  like  wax. 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  t 

4  Who  his  advent  may  abide  ? 

You  that  glory  in  your  shame. 
Will  you  find  a  place  to  hide. 

When  the  world  is  wrapt  in  flame  r 

5  Lord,  prepare  us  by  thy  grace  ! 

Soon  we  must  resign  our  breath. 
And  our  souls  be  call'd  to  pass 
Through  the  iron  gate  of  death. 

6  Let  us  now  our  day  improve, 

Listen  to  the  gospel  voice  : 
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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  240 

Seek  the  things  that  are  above  ; 
Scorn  the  world's  pretended  joys. 

P.  M.    7,6,7,6,7,7,7,6. 
240.  The  Marm. 

1  CTOP,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think, 

Before  you  farther  go  ; 
Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  wo ! 
On  the  verge  of  ruin  stop — 

Now  the  friendly  warning  take — 
Stay  your  footsteps — ere  ye  drop 

Into  the  burning  lake. 

2  Say,  have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  his  will  oppose  ? 
Fear  ye  not  that  iron  rod 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes  ? 
Can  you  stand  in  that  dread  day, 

Which  his  justice  shall  proclaim, 
When  the  earth  shall  melt  away 

Like  wax  before  the  flame  ? 

3  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  come. 

And  drag  you  to  his  bar  ; 
Then  to  hear  your  awful  doom. 

Will  fill  you  with  despair  ! 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd ; 

You  shall  mark  their  crimson  dye  ; 
Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud. 

And  what  can  you  reply  ? 

4  Tho'  your  heart  were  made  of  steel, 

Your  forehead  lin'd  with  brass  ; 
God  at  length  will  make  you  feel. 

He  will  not  let  you  pass ; 
Sinners,  then  in  vain  will  call, 

Those  who  now  despise  his  grace, 
"Rocks  and  mountains  on  us  fall, 

And  hide  us  from  his  face." 
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241,    242  THE  GOSPEL  CALL. 

241.  C.  M. 

1  ^HERE  is  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word ; 
"Ho  !  ye  despairing  sinners,  come. 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 

2  My  soul  obeys  th'  Almighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord, 
Oh !  help  my  unbelief. 

3  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly  ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

4  Stretch  out  thine  arm,  victorious  King 

My  reigning  sins  subdue ; 
Drive  the  old  dragon  from  his  seat, 
With  his  apostate  crew. 

5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm. 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall; 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Jesus,  and  my  all ! 

242.  L   M 

Lternity. 

1  J]TERNITY  is  just  at  hand  !— 

And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand. 
And  careless  view  departing  day. 
And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away. 

2  But  an  eternity  there  is 

Of  endless  wo,  or  endless  bliss  ; 
And  swift  as  time  fulfils  its  round. 
We  to  eternity  are  bound. 

3  What  countless  millions  of  mankind 
Have  left  this  fleeting  world  behind  ! 

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THE  GOSPEL  CALL.  243,  244 

They're  gone  !  but  where  ? — ah,  pause  and  see. 
Gone  to  a  long  eternity. 

4  Sinner  !  canst  thou  for  ever  dwell 
In  all  the  fiery  deeps  of  hell ; 
And  is  death  nothing,  then,  to  thee ; 
Death,  and  a  dread  eternity  ? 

ojq  (227.)     C.  M. 

'*^***        TTiejnisery  and  danger  oj  Sinners. 

1  gINNERS  !  the  voice  of  God  regard  : 

'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day ; 
He  calls  you  by  his  gracious  word 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea  that  cannot  rest. 

You  live  devoid  of  peace  ; 
A  thousand  stings  within  your  breast 
Deprive  your  souls  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark,  and  leads  to  hell  : 

Why  will  you  persevere? 
Can  you  in  frightful  torments  dwell, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair  ? 

4  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 

Renouncing  ev'ry  sin  ; 
Submit  to  him  your  sov'reign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 


244. 


(228)     L.  M. 


1 


T%e  folly  of  neglecting  religion. 

"IMTHY  will  ye  lavish  out  your  years 
'        Amidst  a  thousand  trifling  cares  ? 
While,  in  the  various  range  of  thought, 
The  one  thinge  nedful  is  forgot. 

Why  will  you  chase  the  fleeting  wind, 
And  famish  an  immortal  mind  ; 
While  angels  with  regret  look  down. 
To  see  you  spurn  a  heav'nly  crown  ; 

Th'  eternal  God  calls  from  above 
And  Jesus  pleads  his  dying  love  ; 
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245  THE  GOSPEL   CALL. 

Awaken'd  conscience  gives  you  pain : 
And  shall  they  join  their  pleas  in  vain  ? 

4  Not  so  your  dying  eyes  shall  view 
Those  objects,  which  ye  now  pursue; 
Not  so  shall  heav'n  and  hell  appear, 
When  the  decisive  hour  is  near. 

5  Almighty  God !  thine  aid  impart, 
To  fix  conviction  on  the  heart; 

Thy  pow'r  can  clear  the  darkest  eyes, 
And  make  the  haughtiest  scorner  wise. 

245.  C.  M. 

1  ^ERRIBLE  thought;  shall  I  alone, 

AVho  may  be  sav'd,  shall  I, 
Of  all,  alas  !  whom  I  have  known, 
Through  sin  for  eA^er  die  ? 

2  While  all  my  old  companions  dear, 

With  whom  I  once  did  live. 
Joyful  at  God's  right  hand  appear, 
A  blessing  to  receive  : 

3  Shall  I,  amidst  a  ghastly  band, 

Dragg'd  to  the  judgment-seat. 
Far  on  the  left  with  horror  stand, 
My  fearful  doom  to  meet  ? 

4  While  they  enjoy  their  Saviour's  love. 

Must  I  in  torments  dwell  ? 
And  howl,  (while  they  sing  hymns  above,) 
And  blow  the  flames  of  hell ! 

5  Ah  !  no  ;  I  still  may  turn  and  live. 

For  still  his  wrath  delays  ; 
He  now  vouchsafes  a  kind  reprieve. 
And  offers  me  his  grace. 

6  I  will  accept  his  offers  now, 

From  ev'ry  sin  depart ; 
Perform  my  oft-repeated  vow, 
And  render  him  my  heart. 
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THE   GOSPEL  CALL.  246,   247 

7  I  will  improve  what  I  receive, 
The  grace  through  Jesus  given  ; 
Sure,  if  with  God  on  earth  I  live. 
To  live  with  God  in  heaven. 

^J-fi  C.  M. 

^4:D«        Youth  and  Judgment. — Eccl.  xi.   9. 

1  XTE  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young, 

Indulge  your  eyes,  indulge  your  tongue; 
Taste  the  delights  your  souls  desire, 
And  give  a  loose  to  all  your  fire . 

2  Pursue  the  pleasures  you  design. 

And  cheer  your  hearts  with  songs  and  wine, 
Enjoy  the  day  of  mirth  ;  but  know 
There  is  a  day  of  judgment  too. 

3  God  from  on  high  beholds  your  thoughts. 
His  book  records  your  secret  faults. 
The  works  of  darkness  you  have  done 
Must  all  appear  before  the  sun. 

4  The  vengeance  to  your  follies  due 

Should  strike  your  hearts  with  terror  through : 
How  will  ye  stand  before  his  face. 
Or  answer  for  his  injur'd  grace  ? 

5  Almighty  God,  turn  off  their  eyes 
From  these  alluring  vanities  ; 
And  let  the  thunder  of  thy  word^ 
Awake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord. 

'^  ^  •  •  Death  and  Eternity. 

1  CTOOP  down,  my  thoughts,  that  us'd  to  rise. 

Converse  a  while  with  death  ; 
Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 
And  pants  away  his  breath. 

2  His  quivering  lip  hangs  feebly  down, 

His  pulses  faint  and  few. 
Then,  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groan 
He  bids  the  world  adieu. 
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248  THE  GOSPEL   CALL. 

3  But,  0  the  soul  that  never  dies! 

At  once  it  leaves  the  clay ! 
Ye  thoughts,  pursue  it  where  it  flies, 
And  track  its  wondrous  way. 

4  Up  to  the   courts  where  angels  dwell, 

It  mounts  triumphing  there. 
Or  devils  plunge  it  down  to  hell 
In  infinite  despair. 

5  And  must  my  body  faint  and  die  ? 

And  must  this  soul  remove  ? 
O  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh 
To  bare  it  safe  above  ! 

6  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand 

My  naked  soul  I  trust. 
And  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  command 
To  drop  into  my  dust. 


PENITENCE  OF  THE   AWAKENED 

SINNER. 

1.    PRAYER  FOR  PENITENCE. 

P.  M.     8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6. 
A  Prayer  for  Seriousness. 

HOU  God  of  glorious  majesty, 

To  thee,  against  myself,  to  thee, 
A  worm  of  earth,  I  cry  ; 
A  half-awaken'd  child  of  man. 
An  heir  of  endless  bliss  or  pain, 
A  sinner  born  to  die  ! 

Lo !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand, 

Secure,  insensible : 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space 
Removes  me  to  that  heav'nly  place. 

Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell. 

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248. 

T 


AWAKENED    SINNER.  249 

3  O  God  mine  inmost  soul  convert ! 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress  : 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  tremble  on  the  brink  of  fate, 

And  wake  to  righteousness. 

4  Before  me  place  in  dread  array 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come. 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar  ; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  1  be  ther^ 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 

5  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  serious  industry  and  fear 

Eternal  bliss  t'  insure : 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil. 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

6  Then,  Saviour,  then,  my  soul  receive, 
Transported  from  this  vale  to  live, 

And  reign  with  thee  above ; 
Where  faith  is  sweetly  lost  in  sight. 
And  hope  in  full  supreme  delight, 

And  everlasting  love. 

S.  M 
'^    *^*  For  true  repentance. 

1  Q  THAT  I  could  repent ! 
^^  With  all  my  idols  part ; 
And  to  thy  gracious  eye  present 

An  humble  contrite  heart  ! 

2  A  heart  with  grief  opprest. 

For  having  griev'd  my  God ; 
A  troubled  heart  that  cannot  rest 
Till  sprinkled  with  thy  blood  ! 

3  Jesus  on  me  bestow, 

The  penitent  desire ; 
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250,  251  PENITENCE  OF  THE 

With  true  sincerity  of  wo 
My  aching  breast  inspire. 

4  With  softening  pity  look, 

And  melt  my  hardness  down  ; 
Strike  with  thy  love's  resistless  stroke. 
And  break  this  heart  of  stone ! 

«-^  C.   M. 

^*j\w     p^^  ^^^g  Repentance. — 2  Kings  xxii.  19,  20. 

1  £\  FOR  that  tenderness  of  heart, 

Which  bows  before  the  Lord, 
Acknowledges  how  just  thou  art, 
And  trembles  at  thy  word ! 

2  0  for  those  humble  contrite  tears 

Which  from  repentance  flow, 
That  consciousness  of  guilt,  which  fears 
The  long  suspended  blow  ! 

3  Saviour,  to  me  in  pity  give 

The  sensible  distress. 
The  pledge  thou  wilt  at  last  receive. 
And  bid  me  die  in  peace  ! 

4  Wilt  from  the  dreadful  day  remove 

Before  the  evil  come, 
My  spirit  hide  with  saints  above, 
My  body  in  the  tomb. 

«-|  L.  M. 

^*MM.*         Hardness  of  Heart  lamented, 

1  T  ORD  !  shed  a  beam  of  heavenly  day 

To  melt  this  stubborn  stone  away : 
Now  thaw,  with  rays  of  love  divine. 
This  heart — this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 

2  The  rocks  can  rend  ;  the  earth  can  quake  ; 
The  seas  can  roar  ;  the  mountains  shake  ; 
Of  feeling,  all  things  show  some  sign, 
But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 
What  but  an  adamant  would  melt  ? 

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AWAKENED  SINNER.  252 

Goodness  and  wrath,  in  vain  combine 
To  move  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

4  But  One  can  yet  perform  the  deed  ; 
Thdit  One  in  all  his  grace  I  need ; 
Thy  Spirit  can  from  dross  refine, 
And  melt  this  stubborn  heart  of  mine. 

5  Oh,  Breath  of  Life,  breathe  on  my  soul ! 
On  me  let  streams  of  mercy  roll  : 
Now  thaw  with  rays  of  love  divine 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine. 

252.  S.  M, 

1  fl  THAT  I  could  repent ! 
^^  O  that  I  could  believe  ! 
Thou,  by  thy  voice  the  marble  rend. 
The  rock  in  sunder  cleave  ! 
Thou,  by  thy  two-edg'd  sword, 
My  soul  and  spirit  part ; 
Strike  with  the  hammer  ofthy  word, 
And  break  my  stubborn  heart. 

2  Saviour  and  Prince  of  peace, 

The  double  grace  bestow  ; 
Unloose  the  bands  of  wickedness, 

And  let  the  captive  go  : 

Grant  me  my  sins  to  feel. 

And  then  the  load  remove  : — 
Wound,  and  pour  in,  my  wounds  to  heal, 

The  balm  of  pard'ning  love. 

3  For  thine  own  mercy's  sake, 

The  hind'rance  now  remove. 
And  into  thy  protection  take 

The  pris'ner  of  thy  love  ; 

In  every  trying  hour. 

Stand  by  my  feeble  soul. 
And  screen  me  from  my  nature's  power, 

Till  thou  hast  made  me  whole, 
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253,  254  PENITENCE  OF  THE 

4  This  is  thy  will,  I  know. 

That  I  should  holy  be  ; 
Should  let  my  sins  this  moment  go, 

This  moment  turn  to  thee  : 

O  might  I  now  embrace 

Thine  all-sufficient  power ! 
And  never  more  to  sin  give  place, 

And  never  grieve  thee  more. 

L.  M 
253*      -4^^  I  '^^11  i^^^  away  the  stony  heart,  and  will 
give  you  a  heart  of  flesh. — Ezek»  xxxvi.  26. 

1  f\  For  a  glance  of  heav'nly  day. 

To  take  this  stubborn  heart  away  ; 
And  thaw  with  beams  of  love  divine 
This  heart,  this  frozen  heart  of  mine  ! 

2  The  rocks  can  rend  ;  the  earth  can  quake ; 
The  seas  can  roar  ;  the  mountains  shake  ; 
Of  feeling  all  things  show  some  sign, 

But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt, 
O  Lord,  an  adamant  would  melt ; 
But  I  can  read  each  moving  line. 
And  nothing  moves  this  heart  of  minei 

4  Thy  judgments  too,  unmov'd  I  hear, 
(Amazing  thought !)  which  devils  fear. 
Goodness  and  wrath  in  vain  combine. 
To  stir  this  stupid  heart  of  mine. 

5  Eternal  Spirit !  mighty  God  ! 
Apply  to  me  the  Saviour's  blood  ; 
'Tis  his  rich  blood,  and  his  alone. 
Can  move  and  melt  this  heart  of  stone. 

2.  PENITENCE. 

QK4  L.   M. 

^«J4*  Original  and  actual  Sin  confessed. 

1   T  ORD,  I  am  vile,  conceived  in  sin ; 
"^  And  born  unholy  and  unclean  ; 
17^ 


AWAKENED    SINNER. 

Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  the  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death ; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart. 
But  we're  defilM  in  every  part. 

3  [Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew. 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true  : 
O  make  me  wise  betimes  to  spy 
My  danger  and  my  remedy.] 

4  Behold  I  fall  before  thy  face. 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace  : 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean ; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

5  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast. 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea. 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

6  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufl&cient  to  atone  ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow ; 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 

7  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace, 
Nor  flesh,  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease  ; 
Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  make  my  broken  bones  rejoice. 

^*30m      rj,^^  contrite  Heart.-^lssL.  Ivii.  15. 

1  nnHE  Lord  will  happiness  divine 

On  contrite  hearts  bestow  ; 
Then  tell  me,  gracious  God  !  is  mine 
A  contrite  heart  or  no  ?  . 

2  I  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 

Insensible  as  steel ; 
If  aught  is  felt,  'tis  only  pain 
To  find  I  cannot  feel. 

173  o* 


255 


256  PENITENCE  OF  THiT. 

3  I  sometimes  think  myself  inclin'd 

To  love  thee,  if  I  could ;    . 
But  often  feel  another  mind, 
Averse  to  all  that's  good. 

4  My  best  desires  are  faint  and  few, 

I  fain  would  strive  for  more  ; 
But,  when  I  cry,  "  My  strength  renew,' 
Seem  weaker  than  before. 

5  Thy  saints  are  comforted,  I  knoWy 

And  love  thy  house  of  pray'r  ; 
I  sometimes  go  where  others  go. 
But  find  no  comfort  there. 

6  Oh,  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache; — 

Decide  this  doubt  for  me  ; 
And,  if  it  be  not  broken,  break — 
And  heal  it,  if  it  be. 

^^  P.  M.     7,7,7,7. 

^^"'  Penitential  Sighs. 

1  Xj^ATHER !  at  thy  call  I  come, 

In  thy  bosom  there  is  room. 
For  a  guilty  soul  to  hide, — 
Press'd  with  grief  on  every  side. 

2  Darkness  fills  my  trembling  soul ; 
Floods  of  sorrow  o'er  me  roll ; 
Pity,  Father  !  pity  me  ; 

All  my  hope's  alone  in  thee. 

3  But  may  such  a  wretch  as  I, — 
Self-condemn'd  and  doom'd  to  die, — 
Ever  hope  to  be  forgiven, 

And  be  smil'd  upon  by  Heaven  ? 

4  Yes,  I  may !  for  I  espy 

Pity  trickling  from  thine  eye  : 
'Tis  a  Father's  bowels  move, — 
Move  with  pardon  and  with  love. 

5  Well  I  do  remember,  too, 

What  his  love  hath  deign'd  to  do ; 
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AWAKENED    SINNER.  257,  258 

How  he  sent  a  Saviour  down, 
All  my  follies  to  atone. 

6  Has  my  elder  brother  died  ? 
And  is  justice  satisfied  ? 
Why, — oh,  why — should  I  despair 
Of  my  Father's  tender  care  ? 

-^  C.  M. 

^***»  The  Penitent. 

1  pROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus  !  at  thy  feet, 

A  guilty  rebel  lies; 
And  upwards  to  the  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  Oh  let  not  justice  frown  me  hence  ; 

Stay,  stay  the  vengeful  storm : 
Forbid  it  that  Omnipotence 
Should  crush  a  feeble  worm. 

3  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

4  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt ; 
No  tears,  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed, — 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

5  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord ! 

And  all  my  sins  forgive  : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

358.         (245)     p.  M.     7,  1,  7,  7. 

1  fi^D  of  mercy  !  God  of  grace  ! 

Hear  our  sad  repentant  songs  ; 
O  restore  thy  suppliant  race, 

Thou  to  whom  our  praise  belongs  ! 

2  Deep  regret  for  follies  past, 

Talents  wasted,  time  mispent ; 
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259  PENITENCE  OF  THB 

Hearts  debas'd  by  Avorldly  cares, 
Thankless  for  the  blessings  lent ; 

3  Foolish  fears  and  fond  desires, 

Vain  regrets  for  things  as  vain  ; 
Lips  too  seldom  taught  to  praise, 
Oft  to  murmur  and  complain  ; 

4  These,  and  ev'ry  secret  fault, 

Fill'd  with  grief  and  shame  we  own ; 
Humbled  at  thy  feet  we  lie. 

Seeking  pardon  from  thy  throne. 

5  God  of  mercy  !  God  of  grace  ! 

Here  our  sad  repentant  songs; 
O  restore  thy  suppliant  race. 
Thou,  to  whom  our  praise  belongs  ! 

^Olf  •  Indwelling  Sin  lamented. 

1  "^I^ITH  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, 

Heare  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 
My  passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 

2  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base, 

So  false  as  mine  has  been  ; 
So  faithless  to  its  promises. 
So  prone  to  every  sin  ! 

3  My  reason  tells  me  thy  commands 

Are  holy,  just,  and  true  ; 
Tells  me  whate'er  my  God  demands 
Is  his  most  righteous  due. 

4  Reason  I  hear,  her  counsels  weigh, 

And  all  her  words  approve  ; 
But  still  I  find  it  hard  t'  obey, 
And  harder  yet  to  love. 

5  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  shall  I  feel 

These  strugglings  in  my  breast? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest? 
176 


AWAKENED  SINNER.  260,  261 

6  Break,  sov'reign  grace,  O  break  the  charm, 
And  set  the  captive  free : 
Reveal,  Almighty  God,  thine  arm, 
And  haste  to  rescue  me. 

oftft  L.  M. 

/601F*   Conflict  between  Flesh  and  Spirit. — Rom. 
vii.  15. 

1  XXO W  sad  and  awful  is  my  state ! 

The  very  thing  I  do,  I  hate  ! 
When  I  to  God  draw  near  in  pray'r, 
I  feel  the  conflict  even  there ! 

2  I  mourn,  because  I  cannot  mourn, 
I  hate  my  sin,  yet  cannot  turn; 

I  grieve,  because  I  cannot  grieve, 
I  hear  the  truth,  but  can't  believe. 

3  Where  shall  so  great  a  sinner  run  ? 
I  see  I'm  ruin'd  and  undone ; 
Dear  Lord,  in  pity  now  draw  near, 
And  banish  ev'ry  rising  fear. 

4  Thy  blood  dear  Lord,  which  thou  hast  spilt. 
Can  make  this  rocky  heart  to  melt ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  clean  within — 
Thy  blood  can  pardon  all  my  sin. 

5  'Tis  on  the  atonement  of  that  blood, 
I  now  approach  to  thee,  my  God ; 
This  is  my  hope,  this  is  my  claim, 
Jesus  has  died  and  wash'd  me  clean. 

261.  L.  M. 

1  A  LAS,  alas,  how  blind  I've  been. 

How  little  of  myself  I've  seen  ! 
Sportive  I  sail'd  the  sensual  tide. 
Thoughtless  of  God,  whom  I  defy'd. 

2  Oft  have  I  heard  of  heav'n,  and  hell. 
Where  bliss  and  wo  eternal  dwell ; 
But  mock'd  the  threats  of  truth  divine, 
And  scorn  the  place  where  angels  shine. 

177 


262  PENITENCE  OF  THE 

3  My  heart  has  long  refus'd  the  blood 
Of  Jesus,  the  descending  God  ; 
And  guilty  passion  boldly  broke 

The  holy  law  which  heav'n  had  spoke. 

4  Th'  alluring  world  controll'd  my  choice ; 
When  conscience  spake  I  hush'd  its  voice 
Securely  laugh'd  along  the  road, 
Which  hapless  millions  first  had  trod. 

5  But  now,  th'  Almighty  God  comes  near 
And  fills  my  soul  with  awful  fear — 
Perhaps  I  sink  to  endless  pain, 

Nor  hear  the  voice  of  joy  again. 

262.  c.  M. 

1  AH,  what  can  I,  a  sinner  do. 

With  all  my  guilt  oppresst  ? 
And  feel  the  hardness  of  my  heart, 
And  conscience  knows  no  rest. 

2  Great  God,  thy  good  and  perfect  law 

Does  all  my  life  condemn ; 
The  secret  evils  of  my  soul 
Fill  me  with  fear  and  shame. 

3  How  many  precious  Sabbaths  gone, 

I  never  can  recall ; 
And  Oh,  what  cause  have  I  to  mourn. 
Who  misimprov'd  them  all ! 

4  How  long,  how  often  have  I  heard 

Of  Jesus,  and  of  heav'n  ; 
Yet  scarcely  listened  to  his  word, 
Or  pray'd  to  be  forgiv'n  ! 

5  Constrain  me,  Lord,  to  turn  to  thee, 

And  grant  renewing  grace  ; 
For  thou  this  flinty  heart  canst  break, 
And  thine  shall  be  the  praise. 
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AWAKENED    SINNER.  263,    264 

^^^«  Ps.  li.  9—13. 

1  ^H,  turn,  great  ruler  of  the  skies, 

Turn  from  my  sin  thy  searching  eyes, 
Nor  let  th'  offences  of  my  hand. 
Within  thy  book,  recorded  stand. 

2  Give  me  a  will  to  thine  subdu'd, 
And  conscience  pure,  a  soul  renew'd  ; 
Nor  let  me,  wrapt  in  endless  gloom. 
An  outcast  from  thy  presence  roam. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  Spirit  to  my  heart 

Once  more  his  quick'ning  aid  impart. 

My  mind  from  every  fear  release. 

And  sooth  my  troubled  thoughts  to  peace. 

4  So  shall  the  souls,  whom  error's  sway 
Has  urg'd  from  thee,  blest  Lord,  to  stray. 
From  me  thy  heavenly  precepts  learn. 
And,  humbled,  to  their  God  return. 

^fid  S.  M. 

^"'**  Conviction. 

1  IVT^  former  hopes  are  fled. 

My  terror  now  begins ; 
I  feel,  alas  !  that  I  am  dead 
In  trespasses  and  sins. 

2  Ah,  whither  shall  I  fly  ? 
I  hear  the  thunder  roar  ; 

The  law  proclaims  destruction  nigh. 
And  vengeance  at  the  door. 

3  When  I  review  my  ways, 
I  dread  impending  doom  ; 

But  sure  a  friendly  whisper  says, 
"Flee  from  the  wrath  to  come." 

4  I  see,  or  think  I  see, 

A  glimm'ring  from  afar; 
A  beam  of  day  that  shines  for  me. 
To  save  me  from  despair. 
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265,  266  PENITENCE  OF  THE 

5       Forerunner  of  the  sun, 

It  marks  the  pilgrim's  way  ; 
Vl\  gaze  upon  it  while  I  run,  • 

And  watch  the  rising  day. 

P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 
^"^»  Sin  bewailed. 

1  /^OME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 

Jesus  loves  to  answer  pray'r  ; 
He  himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Rise  and  ask  without  delay. 

2  With  my  burden  I  begin  ; 
Lord  !  remove  this  load  of  sin  ! 
Let  thy  blood  for  sinners  spilt 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

3  Lord  !  I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 
Take  posession  of  my  breast ; 
There  thy  sov'reign  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

4  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Ev'ry  hour  my  strength  renew; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith. 

Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 

/4iOO*  Confession  and  repentance. 

1  f\  LORD,  my  God,  in  mercy  turn. 

In  mercy  hear  a  sinner  mourn  ! 
To  thee  I  call,  to  thee  I  cry, 
O  leave  me,  leave  me  not  to  die  ! 

2  O  pleasures  past,  what  are  ye  now 
But  thorns  about  my  bleeding  brow  ? 
Spectres  that  hover  round  my  brain, 
And  aggravate  and  mock  my  pain. 

3  For  pleasure  I  have  given  my  soul ; 
Now  justice,  let  thy  thunder  roll ! 

Now  vengeance  smile — and  with  a  blow, 
Lay  the  rebellious  ingrate  low. 
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AWAKENED  SINNER.  267,  268 

4  Yet  Jesus,  Jesus!  there  I'll  cling, 
I'll  crowd  beneath  his  sheltering  wing ; 
I'll  clasp  the  cross,  and  holding  there. 
E'en  me,  oh  bliss ! — his  wrath  may  spare. 

n£*^  C.   M. 

'^^  ■  •  Repentance  at  the  Cross, 

1  I^H,  if  my  soul  was  form'd  for  wo, 

How  would  I  vent  my  sighs ! 
Repentance  should  like  rivers  flow 
From  both  my  streaming  eyes. 

2  'Twas  for  my  sins  my  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  groan'd  away  a  dying  life 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

3  O  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 

That  crucified  my  God, 
Those  sins  that  pierc'd  and  nail'd  his  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood. 

4  Yes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die, 

My  heart  has  so  decreed. 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

5  Whilst  with  a  melting  broken  heart 

My  murder'd  Lord  I  view, 
I'll  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 

268  ^'  ^^* 

^i#c?«  Slain  and  reviving, — Rom.  vii.  9. 

1  gMOTE  by  the  law,  I'm  justly  slain  ; 

Great  God,  behold  my  case  ; 
Pity  a  si^iner  fiU'd  with  pain. 
Nor  drive  me  from  thy  face. 

2  Dread  terrors  fright  my  guilty  soul — 

Thy  justice,  all  in  flames. 
Gives  sentence  on  this  heart  so  foul. 
So  hard,  so  full  of  crimes. 

181  p 


269  PENITENCE  OF  THE 

3  'Tis  trembling  hardness  that  I  feel ; 

I  fear,  but  don't  relent, — 
Perhaps  of  endless  death  the  seal : 
Oh,  that  I  could  repent ! 

4  My  pray'rs,  my  tears,  my  vows  are  vile  ; 

My  duties  black  with  guilt; 
On  such  a  wretch  can  mercy  smile,. 
Tho'  Jesus'  blood  was  spilt  ? 

5  Speechless  I  sink  to  endless  night, 

I  see  an  opening  hell : 
But  lo  !  what  glory  strikes  my  sight ! 
Such  glory  who  can  tell ! 

6  Enwrapt  in  these  bright  beams  of  peace, 

I  feel  a  gracious  God : 
Swell,  swell  the  note  :  Oh,  tell  his  grace  ; 
Sound  his  high  praise  abroad  ! 

OAQ  ^'    ^I-      ^'  6'  6'  ^'  S'  8. 

/6  0«f«  Renouncing  the  World. 

1  ^OME,  my  fond  fluttering  heart, 

Come,  struggle  to  be  free. 
Thou  and  the  world  must  part. 

However  hard  it  be  : 
My  trembling  spirit  owns  it  just. 
But  cleaves  yet  closer  to  the  dust. 

2  Ye  tempting  sweets,  forbear, 

Ye  dearest  idols,  fall ; 
My  love  ye  must  not  share, 

Jesus  shall  have  it  all : 
'Tis  bitter  pain,  'tis  cruel  smart. 
But  ah  !  thou  must  consent,  my  heart ! 

3  Ye  fair  enchanting  throng  ! 

Ye  golden  dreams,  farewell ! 
Earth  has  prevail'd  too  long, 

And  now  I  break  the  spell : 
Ye  cherish'd  joys  of  early  years, 
Jesus,  forgive  these  parting  tears. 
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AWAKENED  SINNER.  270 

4  But  must  I  part  with  all  ? 

My  heart  still  fondly  pleads, 
Yes — Dagon's  self  must  fall,- 

It  beats,  it  throbs,  it  bleeds. 
Is  there  no  balm  in  Gilead  found 
To  sooth  and  heal  the  smarting  wound  ? 

5  O  yes,  there  is  a  balm, 

A  kind  physician  there. 
My  fever'd  mind  to  calm, 

To  bid  me  not  despair  : 
Aid  me,  dear  Saviour,  set  me  free. 
And  I  will  all  resign  to  thee. 

6  O  may  I  feel  thy  worth. 

And  let  no  idol  dare, 
No  vanity  of  earth. 

With  thee,  my  Lord,  compare  : 
Now  bid  all  worldly  joys  depart, 
And  reign  supremely  in  my  heart ! 


SUPPLICATION  FOR  THE  DIVINE 
MERCY. 

P.   M.    8,  7,  8,  7. 
^  •  ^«      Penitent  suing  for  Pardon. — Job  xiii.  15 

1   Q  AVIOUR,  canst  thou  love  a  traitor  ? 
Canst  thou  love  a  child  of  wrath  ? 
Can  a  hell-deserving  creature 
Be  the  purchase  of  thy  death  ? 

5  Is  thy  blood  so  efficacious, 

As  to  make  my  nature  clean  '' 
Is  thy  sacrifice  so  precious, 
As  to  free  my  soul  from  sin  ? 

3  Sin  on  ev'ry  side  surrounds  me, 
I  can  hear  of  no  relief; 
Pangs  of  unbelief  confound  me, 
Help  me.  Lord,  to  bear  my  grief. 
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271,  272  SUPPLTCATION  FOR  THE 

4  This  is  now  my  resolution, 

At  thy  dearest  feet  to  fall ; 
Here  I'll  meet  my  condemnation, 
Or  a  freedom  from  my  thrall. 

5  If  I  meet  with  condemnation, 

Justly  I  deserve  the  same  ; 
If  I  meet  with  i'vee  salvation, 
I  will  magnify  thy  name. 

■^  *  -^*      Seeking  pardon. — Ps.  xxvii.  8. 

1  T  ORD,  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall, 

•      Opprest  with  fears  to  thee  I  call  : 
Reveal  thy  pard'ning  love  to  me, 
And  set  my  captive  spirit  free. 

2  Hast  thou  not  said,  "  Seek  ye  my  face;" 
The  invitation  I  embrace  ; 

I'll  seek  thy  face  ;  thy  Spirit  give  ! 
O  let  me  see  thy  face,  and  live. 

3  I'll  wait,  perhaps  my  Lord  may  come  ; 
If  I  turn  back,  hell  is  my  doom ; 

And  begging,  in  his  way  I'll  lie. 
Till  the  dear  Saviour  passes  by. 

4  I'll  seek  his  face  with  cries  and  tears, 
With  secret  sighs  and  fervent  pray'rs; 
And  if  not  heard,  I'll  waiting  sit, 
And  perish  at  my  Saviour's  feet. 

5  But  canst  thou.  Lord,  see  all  my  pain. 
And  bid  me  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 
No !  Jesus  will  not,  can't  deceive, 
The  soul  that  seeks  his  face  shall  live. 

n^s^  L.  M. 

/6«  f  ^*      u  M^at  must  I  do  to  be  saved?" — Acts  ix.  16. 

1  T^ITH  melting  heart  and  weeping  eyes. 
My  guilty  soul  for  mercy  cries; 
What  shall  I  do,  or  whither  flee, 
T'  escape  that  vengeance  due  to  me? 
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DIVINE  MERCY.  273 

2  Till  now,  I  saw  no  danger  nigh  : 
I  liv'd  at  ease,  nor  fear'd  to  die  ; 
Wrapt  up  in  self-deceit  and  pride, 
"I  shall  have  peace  at  last,"  I  cried. 

3  But  when,  great  God!  thy  light  divine 
Had  shone  on  this  dark  soul  of  mine, 
Then  I  beheld,  with  trembling  awe, 
The  terrors  of  thy  holy  law. 

4  How  dreadful,  now,  my  guilt  appears. 
In  childhood,  youth,  and  growing  years  ! 
Before  thy  pure  discerning  eye. 

Lord,  what  a  filthy  wretch  am  I ! 

5  Should  vengeance  still  my  soul  pursue, 
Death  and  destruction  are  my  due; 
Yet  mercy  can  my  guilt  forgive, 

And  bid  a  dying  sinner  live. 

6  Does  not  thy  sacred  word  proclaim 
Salvation  free  in  Jesus'  name  ? 

To  him  I  look,  and  humbly  cry, 

"O  save  a  wretch  condemned  to  die  !" 

27S  ^'  ^' 

'^  Apprehension  confessed,  or  Jesus  was  heard   in 

that  he  feared.- — Heb.  v.  7.    ii.   15. 

1  ^T^HOU  man  of  griefs,  remember  me, 

Who  never  canst  thyself  forget 
Thy  last,  mysterious  agony. 

Thy  fainting  pangs,  and  bloody  sweat ! 

2  When,  wrestling  in  the  strength  of  prayer. 

Thy  spirit  sunk  beneath  its  load ! 
Thy  feeble  flesh  afraid  to  bear 
The  wrath  of  an  almighty  God ! 

3  Father,  if  I  may  call  thee  so, 

Regard  my  fearful  heart's  desire. 
Remove  this  load  of  guilty  wo. 
Nor  let  me  in  my  sins  expire  ! 

4  I  tremble  lest  the  wrath  divine, 

Wliich  bruises  now  my  sinful  soul, 
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274  SUPLICATIUN  FOR  THE 

Should  bruise  this  wretched  soul  of  mine. 
Long  as  eternal  ages  roll ! 

5  To  thee,  my  last  distress  I  bring  f 

The  heightenM  fear  of  death  I  find  f 
The  tyrant,   brandishing  his  sting. 
Appears,  and  hell  is  close  behind  ! 

6  I  deprecate  that  death  alone, 

That  endless  banishment  from  thee  ! 
O  save  me,  through  thine  only  Son, 

Who  trembled,  wept,  and  bled  for  me  ? 

„^ .  (240)      L.  M. 

'**^*  Penitence. 

1  QHOW  pity.  Lord  !  O  Lord,  forgive! 

Let  a  repenting  sinner  live: 
Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  the  contrite  trust  in  thee  ?  , 

2  With  shame  my  numerous  sins  I  trace. 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace ; 

And,  though  my  pray'r  thou  shouldst  not  hear, 
My  doom  is  just,  and  thou  art  clear, 

3  Yet  save  a  penitent,  O  Lord ! 

Whose  hope,  still  hov'ring  round  thy  word, 
Seeks  for  some  precious  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

4  My  sins  are  great,  but  don't  surpass 
The  riches  of  eternal  grace: 

Great  God  !  thy  nature  hath  no  bound; 
So  let  thy  pard'ning  love  be  found. 

5  O  wash  my  soul  from  ev'ry  stain, 
Nor  let  the  guilt  I  mourn  remain: 
Give  me  to  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  bid  my  bleeding  heart  rejoice. 

6  Then  shall  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue ; 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  ; 

And  ev'ry  power  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 
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DIVINE    MERCY.  275,  276 


rt^-  (241.)     L.  M 

Z  4  Om        Prayer  for  a  new  heart. 

1  f\  THOU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry 

Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  mem'ry  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light. 
Cast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight ; 
Thy  holy  joys,  O  God,  restore. 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  king, 
Is  all   the  sacrifice  I  bring  : 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

5  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust. 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just : 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemn'd  to  die. 

276*  L.  M. 

1  JESUS,  if  still  the  same  thou  art, 

If  all  thy  promises  are  sure, 
Set  up  thy  kingdom  in  my  heart. 
And  make  me  rich,  for  I  am  poor. 

2  Thou  hast  pronounc'd  the  mourner  blest, 

And  lo !  for  thee  I  ever  mourn ; 
I  cannot,  no,  I  will  not  rest. 
Till  thou  my  only  rest  return. 

3  Where  is  the  blessedness  bestow'd 

On  all  that  hunger  after  thee  ? 
I  hunger  now,  I  thirst  for  God  ! 
See  the  poor  fainting  sinner,  see. 

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277  SUPPLICATION  FOR  THE 

4  Ah,  Lord  !  if  thou  art  in  that  sigh, 

Then  hear  thyself  within  me  pray, 
Hear  in  my  heart  thy  Spirit's  cry, 

Mark  what  my  lab'ring  soul  would  say. 

5  Shine  on  thy  work,  disperse  the  gloom ; 

Light  in  thy  light  I  then  shall  see  ; 
Say  to  my  soul,  "Thy  light  is  come, 
Glory  divine  is  ris'n  on  thee." 

6  Lord,  I  believe  thy  promise  sure, 

And  trust  thou  wilt  not  long  delay  : 
Hungry,  and  sorrowful,  and  poor, 
Upon  thy  word  myself  I  stay. 

277.  C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  if  still  thou  art  to-day 

As  yesterday  the  same. 
Present  to  heal,  in  me  display 
The  virtue  of  thy  name. 

2  If  still  thou  go'st  about  to  do 

Thy  needy  creatures  good  : 
On  me,  that  I  thy  praise  may  show, 
Be  all  thy  wonders  show'd. 

3  Now,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  call, 

Thy  miracles  repeat ; 
With  pitying  eyes  behold  me  fall 
A  leper  at  thy  feet. 

4  Loathsome,  and  foul,  and  self-abhorr'd, 

I  sink  beneath  my  sin  ; 
But  if  thou  wilt,  a  gracious  word 
Of  thine  can  make  me  clean. 

5  Thou  seest  me  deaf  to  thy  commands. 

Open,  O  Lord,  my  ear  ; 
Bid  me  stretch  out  my  wither'd  hands, 
And  lift  them  up  in  prayer. 

6  Silent  (alas  !  thou  know'st  how  long) 

My  voice,  I  cannot  raise  ; 

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But  0  !  when  thou  shalt  loose  my  tongue 
The  dumb  shall  sing  thy  praise. 

7  Lame  at  the  pool  I  still  am  found  : 

Give,  and  my  strength  employ  ; 
Light  as  a  hart  I  then  shall  bound, 
The  lame  shall  leap  for  joy. 

8  Blind  from  my  birth  to  guilt  and  thee  ; 

And  dark  I  am  within  ; 
The  love  of  God  I  cannot  see, 
The  sinfulness  of  sin. 

9  But  thou,  they  say,  art  passing  by, 

O  let  me  find  thee  near  ! 
Jesus,  in  mercy,  hear  my  cry, 
Thou  Son  of  David,  hear  ! 

10  Long  have  I  waited  in  the  way, 
For  thee  the  heavenly  light  ; 
Command  me  to  be  brought,  and  say, 
*'  Sinner,  receive  thy  sight." 

'*  •  ^*       To  obtain  mercy. — 1  Tim.  i.  1,6. 

1  "|\^Y  gracious,  loving  Lord, 
-^^■*-  To  thee  what  shall  I  say? 
Well  may  I  tremble  at  thy  word. 

And  scarce  presume  to  pray. 

2  Ten  thousand  wants  have  I ; 

Alas  !  I  all  things  want ! 
But  thou  hast  bid  me  always  cry. 
And  never,  never  faint. 

3  Yet  Lord,  well  might  I  fear, 

Fear  e'en  to  ask  thy  grace, 
So  oft  have  I,  alas  I  drawn  near. 
And  mock'd  thee  to  thy  face. 

4  With  all  pollution  stain'd, 

Thy  hallow'd  courts  I  trod ; 
Thy  name  and  temple  I  profan'd, 
And  dar'd  to  call  thee  God  ! 
189 


279  SUPPLICATION  FOR  THE 

5  Nigh  with  my  lips  I  drew  : 
Sly  lips  were  all  unclean  ; 
Thee  with  my  heart  I  never  knew ; 
My  heart  was  full  of  sin. 

G  Far  from  the  living  Lord, 

Far,  far  from  God  and  heav'n, 
Thy  purity  I  still  abhorr'd, 
Nor  look'd  to  be  forgiven. 

2>yQ  P.  M.     7,  6,  7,  6,  7,  8,  7,  6. 

^  ilfm      My  peace  I  give  unto  you. — John  xiv.  27. 

1  T  AMB  of  God  for  sinners  slain. 

To  thee  I  humbly  pray  : 
Heal  me  of  my  grief  and  pain, 

O  take  my  sins  away. 
From  this  bondage,  Lord,  release  ; 

No  longer  let  me  be  opprest ; 
Jesus,  master,  seal  my  peace, 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast ! 

2  Wilt  thou  cast  a  sinner  out, 

Who  humbly  comes  to  thee  ! 
No,  my  God,  I  cannot  doubt ; 

Thy  mercy  is  for  me  : 
Let  me  then  obtain  the  grace, 

And  be  of  paradise  possest : 
Jesus,  master,  seal  my  peace, 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast ! 

3  Worldly  good  I  do  not  want : 

Be  that  to  others  giv'n  ; 
Only  for  thy  love  I  pant ; 

My  all  in  earth  or  heav'n  : 
This  the  crown  I  fain  would  seize. 

The  good  wherewith  I  would  be  blest ; 
Jesus,  master,  seal  my  peace, 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast ! 

4  This  delight  I  fain  would  prove, 

And  then  resign  my  breath  ! 
Join  the  happy  few  whose  love 
Was  mightier  than  death  ! 
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DIVINE    MERCY.  280 

Let  it  not,  my  Lord,  displease. 

That  I  would  die  to  be  thy  guest ! 
Jesus,  master,  seal  my  peace, 

And  take  me  to  thy  breast ! 

P.   M.     8,  7,  8,  7. 
380«     Jesus,  thou  Son  of  David,  have  mercy  on  me, 
Mark.  x.  47. 

1  TESUS,  full  of  all  compassion, 

Hear  thy  humble  suppliant's  cry  ; 
Let  me  know  thy  great  salvation ; 
See !  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

2  Guilty,  but  with  heart  relenting, 

Overwhelmed  with  helpless  grief. 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  repenting, 
Send,  O  send  me  quick  relief ! 

3  Whither  should  a  wretch  be  flying. 

But  to  him  who  comfort  gives  ? 
Whither,  from  the  dread  of  dying. 
But  to  him  who  ever  lives  ? 

4  While  I  view  thee,  wounded,  grieving. 

Breathless,  on  the  cursed  tree, 
Fain  Pd  feel  my  heart  believing 
That  thou  suffer'dst  thus  for  me. 

5  Without  thee,  the  world  possessing, 

I  should  be  a  wretch  undone ; 
Search  through  heaven, — the  land  of  blessing. 
Seeking  good,  and  finding  none. 

6  Hear,  then,  blessed  Saviour,  hear  me  ! 

My  soul  cleaveth  to  the  dust ; 
Send  the  Comforter  to  cheer  me  ; 
Lo  !  in  thee  I  put  my  trust. 

7  Sav'd — the  deed  shall  spread  new  glory 

Through  the  shining  realms  above  ! 
Angels  sing  the  pleasing  story, 
AH  enraptur'd  with  thy  love  ! 
191 


281,  282  SUPPLICATION  FOR  THE 

P.M.    7,7,7,7. 
'*®-"-*      Longing  Jot  an  interest  in  the  Redeemer. 

1  ^RACIOUS  Lord,  incline  thine  ear! 
^^  My  requests  vouchsafe  to  hear ; 
Hear  my  never-ceasing  cry ; 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

2  Lord  deny  me  what  thou  wilt, 
Only  ease  me  of  my  guilt : 
Suppliant  at  thy  feet  1  lie, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

3  All  unholy  and  unclean, 

I  am  nothing  else  but  sin ; 

On  thy  mercy  I  rely, 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

4  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost ; 
In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust : 
With  my  earnest  suit  comply  ; 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

5  Father,  dost  thou  seem  to  frown  ? 
Let  me  shelter  in  thy  Son  ! 
Jesus  !  to  thy  arms  I  fly ; 

Come  and  save  me,  or  I  die. 

P.  M.     8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  as  112. 
^^'**  The  Penitent's  Prayer. 

1  "pATHER  of  mercies,  God  of  love  ! 

Oh  !  hear  an  humble  suppliant's  cry  .• 
Bend  from  thy  lofty  seat  above. 

Thy  throne  of  glorious  majesty : 
O  !  deign  to  listen  to  my  voice. 
And  bid  this  drooping  heart  rejoice. 

2  I  urge  no  merit  of  my  own. 

For  I,  alas !  am  all  that's  vile : 
No — when  I  bow  before  thy  throne, 

Dare  to  converse  with  God  awhile, 
Thy  name,  blest  Jesus,  is  my  plea. 
That  dearest,  sweetest  name  to  me ! 
192 


DIVINE    MOSRCY.  283,  284 

3  Within  this  heart  of  mine,  I  feel 

The  weight  of  sin's  oppressive  load : 
Oh  !  help !  or  else  I  sink  to  hell, 

Crush'd  by  thine  arm,  avenging  God! 
Entomb'd  within  that  dread  abyss, 
And  exil'd  from  the  realms  of  bliss  ! 

•2ftq  ^-  ^'     ^'  ^'  ^'  ^' 

^oa*  Y^^g  Penitent  pardoned. 

1  SOVEREIGN  Ruler,  Lord  of  all, 
^  Prostrate  at  thy  feet  I  fall : 
Hear,  oh  hear  my  ardent  cry, 
Frown  not,  lest  I  faint  and  die  I 

2  Vilest  of  the  sons  of  men. 
Worst  of  rebels  I  have  been ! 
Oft  abus'd  thee  to  thy  face. 
Trampled  on  thy  richest  grace. 

3  Justly  might  thy  vengeful  dart. 
Pierce  this  broken,  bleeding  heart ; 
Justly  might  thy  kindled  ire 
Blast  me  in  eternal  fire. 

4  But  with  thee  there's  mercy  found, 
Balm  to  heal  my  ev'ry  wound  ; 
Thou  canst  soothe  the  troubled  breast, 
Give  the  weary  wanderer  rest. 

5  Then  my  humble  prayer  attend. 
Show  thyself  the  sinner's  friend  ; 
Bid  the  sufferer  cease  to  mourn. 
Bid  the  prodigal  return  I 

6  Clasp  me  in  thine  arms  of  love. 
Let  me  all  thy  fondness  prove, 
I  die  lest  thou  me  forgive. 
Whisper  **  pardoned,"  and  I  live ! 

L.  M. 

284.     27ie  Dying  Sinner's  Prayer;  or,  the  Prayer  of 
Old  Age. 

1   r\  THOU  that  dost  in  secret  see, 

Regard  a  dying  sinner's  prayer, 
193  q 


285  SUPPLICATION  FOR  THE 

Out  of  the  deep  I  cry  to  thee — 
Save,  or  I  perish  in  despair. 

2  Weeping,  to  Thee  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

Mine  eyes  which  fail  with  looking  up. 
For  thee  my  heart  laments  and  sighs — 
Sick  with  desire  and  lingering  hope. 

3  O  that  I  could  but  surely  know 

If  I  at  last  shall  mercy  find  ! 
For  what  am  I  reserv'd  below  ? 

Tell  me,  thou  Saviour  of  mankind  ! 

4  Let  others  walk  with  thee  in  light, 

But  bless  me  with  one  parting  ray, 
And  ere  I  close  mine  eyes  in  night, 
Give  me  to  see  thy  perfect  day. 

^j,-  _  (217)     C.  M. 

'*^*'«        Supplication  for  God's  grace. 

1  ^O  thee,  O  God  !  my  pray'r  ascends, 

But  not  for  golden  stores ; 
Nor  covet  I  the  brightest  gems 
On  the  rich  eastern  shores  : 

2  Nor  that  deluding  empty  joy 

Men  call  a  mighty  name. 
Nor  greatness  with  its  pride  and  state. 
My  restless  thoughts  inflame  : — 

3  Nor  pleasure's  fascinating  charms 

My  fond  desires  allure : 
But  nobler  things  than  these,  from  thee. 
My  wishes  would  secure. 

4  The  faith  and  and  hope  of  joys  to  come 

My  best  affections  move  ; 
Thy  light,  thy  favor,  and  thy  smiles. 
Thine  everlasting  love. 

5  These  are  the  blessings  I  desire  : 

Lord,  be  these  blessings  mine  ! 
And  all  the  glories  of  the  world 
I  cheerfully  resign. 
194 


DIVINE  MERCY.  286,  287 

^^^*  God,  the  portion  of  the  Soul. 

1  IVTY  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love! 
-^^■^  My  everlasting  all ! 

Pve  none  but  thee  in  heav'n  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  In  vain  the  bright  meridian  sun 

Scatters  his  feeble  light ; 
Thy  brighter  beams  create  my  noon  ; 
If  thou  withdraw,  'tis  night. 

3  And  while  upon  my  restless  bed, 

Amongst  the  shades  I  roll ; 

If  God  his  light  around  me  shed, 

'Tis  morning  with  my  soul. 

4  To  thee  I  owe  my  wealth  and  friends. 

And  health,  and  safe  abode: 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  things  ; 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

5  If  I  possessed  the  spacious  earth, 

And  call'd  the  stars  my  own  ; 
Without  thy  mercy  and  thy  love, 
I  were  a  wretch  undone. 

6  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore ; 
Grant  me  to  see  thy  blissful  face, 
And  I  desire  no  more  ! 

oo*'  (-219)     C.   M. 

/*(5i«        Q^^^  ^^g  Christian' s  portion. 

1  fiC)D,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 

My  help  for  ever  near  ! 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  holds  me  up, 
And  saves  me  from  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord  !  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  this  dark  wilderness  : 
Thy  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat. 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 
195 


288  SUPPLICATION  FOR  THTT 

3  Were  I  in  heav'n  without  my  God, 

'Twoiild  be  no  joy  to  me; 
And  whilst  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
1  long   for  none  but  ihce. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke,. 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint? 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 
The  strength  of  ev'ry  saint,. 

5  Behold,  the  sinners  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence,  die : 
Not  all  the  idol-gods  they  love 
Can  save  them,  when  they  cry. 

6  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God  ! 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

288*  C.  M. 

1  ^T^HOU  hidden  God,  for  whom  I  groany, 
-*■    Till  thou  thyself  declare  : 

God  inaccessible,  unknown, 
Regard  a  sinner's  prayer. 

2  A  sinner  weltering  in  his  blood, 

Unpurg'd  and  unforgiven  ; 

Far  distant  from  the  living  God, 

As  far  as  hell  from  heaven. 

3  An  unregen'rate  child  of  man, 

To  thee  for  faith  I  call ; 
Pity  thy  fallen  creature's  pain. 
And  raise  me  from  my  fall. 

4  The  darkness  which,  thro'  thee,  I  feeij. 

Thou  only  canst  remove  : 
Thine  own  eternal  power  reveal, 
The  Deity  of  love. 

5  I  would  not  to  thy  foe  submit ; 

I  hate  the  tyrant's  chain  ; 
196 


DIVINE  MERCY. 

Send  forth  thy  pris'ner  from  the  pit, 
Nor  let  me  cry  in  vain. 

6  Show  me  the  blood  that  bought  my  peace, 

The  covenant  blood  apply! 
And  all  my  griefs  at  once  shall  cease. 
And  all  my  sins  shall  die. 

7  Speak,  Jesus,  speak  into  my  heart, 

What  thou  for  me  hast  done  ; 
One  grain  of  living  faith  impart, 
And  God  is  all  my  own. 

289.  s.  M. 

1  TESUS,  my  strength,  my  hope. 

On  thee  I  cast  my  care. 
With  humble  confidence  look  up. 

And  know  thou  hear'st  my  prayer ; 
Give  me  on  thee  to  wait, 

Till  I  can  all  things  do. 
On  thee,  Almighty  to  create. 

Almighty  to  renew. 

2  I  want  a  sober  mind, 
A  self-renouncing  will, 

That  tramples  down,  and  cast  behind 

The  baits  of  pleasing  ill: 
A  soul  inur'd  to  pain, 

To  hardship,  grief,  and  loss  ; 
Bold  to  take  up,  firm  to  sustain. 

The  consecrated  cross. 

3  I  want  a  godly  fear, 

A  quick  discerning  eye. 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 

And  sees  the  tempter  fly ; 
A  spirit  still  prepared. 

And  arm'd  with  jealous  care, 
For  ever  standing  on  its  guard, 

And  watching  unto  prayer. 

197  o* 


289 


290  "supplication  FOB- THr. 

4  I  want  a  heart  to  pray, 
To  pray  and  never  cease, 

Never  to  murmur  at  thy  stay^. 

Or  wish  my  suflf'rings  less: 
This  blessing,  above  all, 

Always  to  pray  I  want. 
Out  of  the  deep  on  thee  to  call, 

And  never,  never  faint. 

5  I  want  a  true  regard, 
A  single,  steady  aim, 

Unmov'd  by  threatening  or  reward^ 
To  thee  and  thy  great  name  ; 

A  jealous  just  concern 

For  thine  immortal  praise  : 

A  pure  desire  that  all  may  learn, 
And  glorify  thy  grace. 

«oo  ^-  ^' 

A*j\jm       Imploring  Mercy. — Luke  xviii.  13, 

1  T  ORD,  at  thy  feet  in  dust  I  lie, 
■^  And  knock  at  mercy's  door  ; 
With  humble  heart  and  weeping  eye, 

Thy  favor  I  implore. 

2  On  me,  0  Lord,  do  thou  display 

Thy  rich,  forgiving  love  ; 
O  take  my  heinous  guilt  away. 
This  heavy  load  remove. 

3  Without  thy  grace,  I  sink  opprest 

Down  to  the  gates  of  hell ; 
O  give  my  troubled  spirit  rest, 
And  all  my  fears  dispel. 

4  'Tis  mercy,  mercy,  I  implore, 

O  may  thy  bowels  move  : 
Thy  grace  is  an  exhaustless  store, 
And  thou  thyself  art  love. 

5  Should  I  at  last  in  heaven  appear, 

To  join  thy  saints  above  ; 
Pll  shout  that  mercy  brought  me  there, 
And  sing  thy  bleeding  love. 
198 


DIVINE  MERCY.  291,  292 

'*•'-■••     Inconstancy  lamented. — Rom.  vii.  19. 

1  T  WOULD,  but  cannot  sing, 

I  would,  but  cannot  pray  ; 
For  satan  meets  me  when  I  try, 
And  frights  my  soul  away. 

2  I  would,  but  can't  repent, 
Tho'  I  endeavor  oft; 

This  stony  heart  can  ne'er  relent. 
Till  Jesus  makes  it  soft. 

3  I  would,  but  cannot  love, 
Tho'  woo'd  by  love  divine ; 

No  arguments  have  pow'r  to  move 
A  soul  so  base  as  mine. 

4  I  would,  but  cannot  rest, 

In  God's  most  holy  will ; 
I  know  what  he  appoints  is  best. 
Yet  murmur  at  it  still. 

5  O  could  I  but  believe  ! 
Then  all  would  easy  be; 

I  would  but  cannot — Lord  relieve  ; 
My  help  must  come  from  thee  ! 

^^^»         Bethesda's  Pool— John  v.  2—4. 

1  "DESIDE  the  gospel  pool. 

Appointed  for  the  poor. 
From  year  to  year  my  helpless  soul 
Has  waited  for  a  cure. 

2  How  often  have  I  seen 
The  healing  waters  move  ; 

And  others  round  me  stepping  in, 
Their  efficacy  prove  I 

3  But  my  complaints  remain  ; 
I  feel  the  very  same ; 

As  full  of  guilt,  and  fear,  and  pain. 
As  when  at  first  I  came* 
199 


293  SUPPLICATION  FOR  THE 

4  O,  would  the  Lord  appear 
My  malady  to  heal  ; 

He  knows  how  long  I've  languished  here, 
And  what  distress  I  feel. 

5  [How  often  have  I  thought, 
Why  should  I  longer  lie? 

Surely  the  mercy  I  have  sought 
Is  not  for  such  as  I  ? 

6  But  whither  can  I  go? 
There  is  no  other  pool 

Where  streams  of  sov'reign  virtue  flow 
To  make  a  sinner  whole.] 

7  Here,  then,  from  day  to  day, 
I'll  wait,  and  hope,  and  try ; 

Can  Jesus  hear  a  sinner  pray. 
Yet  suffer  him  to  die? 

8  No — he  is  full  of  grace  ; 
He  never  will  permit 

A  soul,  that  fain  would  see  his  face. 
To  perish  at  his  feet. 

293.  P.  M.     8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6. 

1  nPHOU  great  mysterious  God  unknown, 

Whose  love  hath  gently  led  me  on 
E'en  from  my  infant  days  ; 

Mine  inmost  soul  expose  to  view, 

And  tell  me  if  I  ever  knew 
Thy  justifying  grace. 

2  If  I  have  only  known  thy  fear. 
And  follow'd  with  a  heart  sincere 

Thy  drawing  from  above  ! 
Now,  now  the  farther  grace  bestow, 
And  let  my  sprinkled  conscience  know 

Thy  sweet  forgiving  love. 

3  Short  of  thy  love  I  would  not  stop, 
A  stranger  to  the  gospel  hope, 

200 


DIVINE    MERCY,  294 

The  sense  of  sin  forgiven  ; 
I  would  not,  Lord,  my  soul  deceive. 
Without  thy  inward  witness  live, 

That  antepast  of  heaven. 

4  If  now  the  witness  were  in  me, 
Would  he  not  testify  of  thee. 

In  Jesus  reconcil'd  ? 
And  should  I  not  with  faith  draw  nigh, 
And  boldly,  Abba,  Father,  cry, 

I  know  myself  thy  child  ? 

5  Ah  !  never  let  thy  servant  rest. 
Till  of  my  part  in  Christ  possess'd, 

I  on  thy  mercy  feed  : 
Unworthy  of  the  crumbs  that  fall. 
Yet  rais'd  by  him  who  died  for  all. 

To  eat  the  children's  bread. 

6  Whate'er  obstructs  thy  pard'ning  love. 
Or  sin,  or  righteousness  remove, 

Thy  glory  to  display  ; 
My  heart  of  unbelief  convince. 
And  now  absolve  me  from  my  sins, 

And  take  them  all  away. 


394. 


P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 
The  broken  Heart ;  or,  the  Sinner's  Plea. 


1  XMTILL  the  pard'ning  God  despise 

A  poor  mourner's  sacrifice, 
One  who  brings  his  all  to  thee, 
All  his  sin  and  misery. 

2  Saviour,  see  my  troubled  breast, 
Heaving,  panting  after  rest, 
Jesus,  mark  my  hollow  eye. 
Never  clos'd,  and  never  dry. 

3  Listen  to  my  plaintive  moans, 
Deep  uninterrupted  groans. 
Keep  not  silence  at  my  tears. 
Quiet  all  my  griefs  and  fears. 

201 


295,  296         SUPPLICATION  for  the 


4  Good  physician,  show  thine  art, 
Bind  thou  up  my  broken  heart ; 
Aches  it  not  for  thee,  my  God, 
Pants  to  feel  the  healing  blood  ? 

5  Jesus,  answer  all  thy  name. 
Save  me  from  my  fear  and  shame, 
Sunk  in  desperate  misery. 
Sinner's  friend,  remember  me ! 

(188)     S.  M. 
^^«j«        Q^^^  ^^g  preserver  of  his  people, 

1  ^T^O  God  the  only  wise. 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  almighty  love. 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  ev'ry  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls 

Unblemish'd  and  complete. 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  his  faithful  sons 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne. 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 

And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer,  God, 

Wisdom  and  pow'r  belongs. 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty. 
And  everlasting  songs. 

^^^  P.  M.     8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  as  112. 

^«fO«     ^  Prayer  for  the  promised  Rest. — Isa.  xxvi.  3. 

1  T4EAR  Friend  of  friendless  sinners,  hear, 
And  magnify  thy  grace  divine; 
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DIVINE  MERCY.  297 

Pardon  a  worm  that  would  draw  near, 
That  would  his  heart  to  thee  resign  ; 
A  worm,  by  self  and  sin  opprest. 
That  pants  to  reach  thy  promis'd  rest. 

2  With  holy  fear  and  reverend  love, 

1  long  to  lie  beneath  thy  throne ; 
I  long  in  thee  to  live,  and  move. 

And  stay  myself  on  thee  alone  : 
Teach  me  to  lean  upon  thy  breast. 
To  find  in  thee  the  promis'd  rest. 

3  Thou  say'st  thou  wilt  thy  servants  keep 

In  perfect  peace,  whose  minds  shall  be 
Like  new-born  babes,  or  helpless  sheep. 

Completely  stay'd,  dear  Lord  !  on  thee  : 
How  calm  their  state,  how  truly  blest, 
Who  trust  on  thee,  the  promis'd  rest. 

4  Take  me,  my  Saviour,  as  thine  own. 

And  vindicate  my  righteous  cause ; 
Be  thou  my  portion.  Lord,  alone, 

And  bend  me  to  obey  thy  laws  : 
In  thy  dear  arms  of  love  caress'd, 
Give  me  to  find  thy  promis'd  rest. 

5  Bid  the  tempestuous  rage  of  sin, 

With  all  its  wrathful  fury,  die ; 
Let  the  Redeemer  dwell  within, 

And  turn  my  sorrows  into  joy  : 
Oh,  may  my  heart  by  thee  possess'd, 
Know  thee  to  be  my  promis'd  rest. 

«^^  P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7. 

^•f  t  •      Pleading'  the  Atonement. — Ps.  Ixxxiv.  9. 

1  Jj^ATHER,  God,  who  seest  in  me 
Only  sin  and  misery, 
Turn  to  thy  Anointed  One, 
Look  on  thy  beloved  Son, 
Him,  and  then  the  sinner,  see  ; 
Look  through  Jesus'  wounds  on  me. 
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29S  SUPPLICATION  FOR  THE 

2  Heavenly  Father,  Lord  of  all, 
Hear  and  show  thou  hear'st  my  call ! 
Bow  thine  ear,  in  mercy  bow, 
Smile  on  me  a  sinner  now  ! 

Now  the  stone  to  flesh  convert. 
Cast  a  look  and  melt  my  heart. 

3  Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow  ; 
Hear  my  Advocate  divine, 
Lo  !  to  his,  my  suit  I  join  ; 
Join'd  with  his,  it  cannot  fail : 
Let  me  now  with  thee  prevail ! 

4  Jesus,  answer  from  above. 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love  ! 
Pity  from  thine  eye  let  fall  ; 
Bless  me  whilst  on  thee  I  call  : 
Am  I  thine,  thou  Son  of  God  ? 
Take  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

(243)     C.  M. 

398»     'I'he  terrors  of  judgment,  and  penitence  from 

them. 

1  "YITHEN,  rising  from  the  bed  of  death, 

O'erwhelm'd  w^ith  guilt  and  fear, 
I  see  my  Maker  face  to  face, 
O  how  shall  I  appear ! 

2  If  yet,  while  pardon  may  be  found, 

And  mercy  may  be  sought. 
My  heart  with  inward  horror  shrinks. 
And  trembles  at  the  thought: — 

3  When  thou,  O  Lord  !  shall  stand  disclos'd 

In  majesty  severe. 
And  sit  in  judgment  on  my  soul, 
O  how  shall  I  appear  ! 

4  But  there's  forgiveness.  Lord,  with  thee  ; 

Thy  nature  is  benign  : 
Thy  pard'ning  mercy  I  implore ; 
For  mercy,  Lord,  is  thine. 
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DIVINE  MERCV.  299,  300 

5  0  let  thy  boundless  mercy  shine 

On  my  benighted  soul ! 
Correct  my  passions,  mend  my  heart, 
And  all  my  fears  control. 

6  And  may  I  taste  thy  richer  grace 

In  that  decisive  hour, 
When  Christ  to  judgment  shall  descend, 
And  time  shall  be  no  more. 

W9.  (247)     C.  M. 

1  f\  THOU,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 

Contrition's  humble  sigh ; 
Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eye ! 

2  See  !  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 

A  wretched  wand'rer  mourn  ; 
Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said,  return  ? 

3  Absent  from  thee,  my  guide,  my  light ! 

Without  one  cheering  ray  ; 
Through  dangers,  fears,  and  gloomy  night. 
How  desolate  my  way ! 

4  O  shine  on  this  benighted  heart, 

With  beams  of  mercy  shine ; 
And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  divine. 

^OO  ^'  ^' 

*j\w\jm  jp^j.  ^  ^g^  Nature. 

1  gUPREME  High-priest,  the  pilgrim's  light, 

My  heart  for  thee  prepare ; 
Thine  image  stamp,  and  deeply  write 
Thy  superscription  there. 

2  Ah !  let  my  forehead  bear  thy  seal, 

My  arm  thy  badge  retain. 
My  heart  the  inward  witness  feel 
That  I  am  born  again. 

205  R 


301  SUPPLICATION  FOR  THE 

3  Into  thy  humble  mansion  come. 

Set  up  thy  dwelling  here  : 
Possess  my  heart,  and  leave  no  room. 
For  sin  to  harbor  there. 

4  Ah,  give  me,  Lord,  the  single  eye, 

Which  aims  at  naught  but  thee  : 
I  fain  would  live,  and  yet  not  I — 
Let  Jesus  live  in  me. 

5  O  that  the  penetrating  sight 

And  eagle's  eye  were  mine  ! 
Undazzled  at  the  boundless  light, 
Of  majesty  divine ; 

6  That  with  the  armies  of  the  sky 

I  too  may  sit  and  sing, 
Add,  Saviour,  to  the  eagle's  eye. 
The  dove's  aspiring  wing. 

C.    M. 

301*     Pot  Salvation  from  the  power  of  Sin  here,  and 
from  its  existence  finally, 

1  f\  WHEN  wilt  thou  my  Saviour  be  ! 

O  when  shall  I  be  clean  ! 
The  true  eternal  Sabbath  see, 
A  perfect  rest  from  sin  ! 

2  Jesus  !  the  sinner's  rest  thou  art. 

From  guilt,  and  fear,  and  pain  ; 
While  thou  art  absent  from  my  heart, 
I  look  for  rest  in  vain  ! 

3  The  consolations  of  thy  word 

My  soul  have  long  upheld ; 
The  faithful  promise  of  the  Lord 
Shall  surely  be  fulfill'd. 

4  Joining  thy  sheep  in  yonder  fold. 

Like  them  I  shall  rejoice  ; 
Like  them  thy  glory  shall  behold, 
And  hear  my  shepherd's  voice. 
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DIVINE  MERCY. '  302,  303 

5  O  that  I  now  the  voice  might  hear, 
That  speaks  my  sins  forgiven  ; 
Thy  word  is  past  to  give  me  here 
The  inward  pledge  of  heaven. 

ov<««       Prayer  of  a  Penitent. — Ps.  6. 

1  f\^  that  the  Lord  would  hear  my  cry, 
^^  And  stay  his  anger  lest  I  die  ! 
Thy  wrath  is  just— yet,  oh,  forgive  ! 
And  let  a  mourning  sinner  live. 

2  In  all  my  frame,  without,  within, 
I  feel  the  sad  effects  of  sin  ; 

How  long,  my  God,  must  I  complain, 
And  deprecate  thy  wrath  in  vain  ? 

3  Oh,  should  I  die  deprived  of  thee  ! 
What  being  else  can  succor  me  ? 

Thy  frowns  would  rend  my  soul  in  death, 
And  sink  it  to  the  depths  beneath. 

4  Ye  darling  sins,  that  plague  me  so, 
The  greatest  enemies  I  know, 
Depart — for  God  hath  heard  my  pray'r, 
And  will  not  let  me  long  despair. 

5  No ; — I  shall  yet  his  goodness  bless  ; 
And  when  this  transient  life  shall  pass, 
Then,  full  of  glory,  I  shall  prove 

He  can  be  just,  and  sinners  love. 


SALVATION  THROUGH  JESUS  CHRIST. 

THE  SINNER  TRUSTING  IN  CHRIST  FOR  SALVATION, 

Humble  Trust;  or,  Despair  prevented. 

1  T  ORD,  didst  thou  die,  but  not  for  me  ? 

Am  I  forbid  to  trust  thy  blood? 
Hast  thou  not  pardons,  rich  and  free? 
And  grace,  an  overwhelming  flood? 

2  Presumptuous  thought !  to  fix  the  bound — 
To  limit  mercy's  sovereign  reign  : 

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304  SALVATION  THROXTGH 

What  other  happy  souls  have  found,. 
I'll  seek  ;  nor  shall  I  seek  in  vain. 

3  I  own  my  guilt  \  my  sins  confess ; 
Can  men  or  devils  make  them  more  ? 
Of  crimes  already  numberless, 
Vain  the  attempt  to  swell  the  score. 

4  Were  the  black  list  before  my  sight, 
While  1  remember  thou  hast  died, 
'Twould  only  urge  my  speedier  flight 
To  seek  salvation  at  thy  side. 

5  Low  at  thy  feet  I'll  cast  me  down, 
To  thee  reveal  my  guilt  and  fear  ; 

And — if  thou  spurn  me  from  thy  throne — 
I'll  be  the  first  who  perish'd  there. 

304.  L.  M. 

1  IpAR  from  thy  fold,  O  God,  my  feet 

Once  moved  in  error's  devious  maze  ; 
Nor  found  religious  duties  sweet, 

Nor  sought  thy  face,  nor  lov'd  thy  ways. 

2  With  tend'rest  voice  thou  bad'st  me  flee 

The  paths   which   thou  could'st  ne'er   ap- 
prove ; 
And  gently  drew  my  soul  to  thee, 
With  cords  of  sweet,  eternal  love. 

3  Now  to  thy  footstool,  Lord,  I  fly. 

And  low  in  self-abasement  fall ; 
A  vile,  a  helpless  worm,  I  lie. 
And  thou,  my  God,  art  all  in  alL 

4  Dearer,  far  dearer  to  my  heart. 

Than  all  the  joys  that  earth  can  give  ; 
From  fame,  from  wealth,  from  friends  I'd  part. 
Beneath  thy  countenance  to  live. 

5  And  when,  in  smiling  friendship  drest. 

Death  bids  me  quit  this  mortal  frame. 
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JESUS  CHRIST.  305,  306 

Gently  reclin'd  on  Jesus'  breast, 

My  latest  breath  shall  bless  his  name. 

6  Then  my  unfetterM  soul  shall  rise. 
And  soar  above  yon  starry  spheres, 
Join  the  full  chorus  of  the  skies, 

And  sing  thy  praise  thro'  endless  years. 

«^.  P.  M.     8,  7,  S,  7,4,  7. 

^^*^*  The  surrender. 

1  T^ELCOME,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer, 

Welcome  to  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Lord,  I  make  a  full  surrender, 

Ev'ry  pow'r  and  thought  be  thine, 

Thine  entirely, 
Thro'  eternal  ages  thine. 

2  Known  to  all  to  be  thy  mansion. 

Earth  and  hell  will  disappear  ; 
Or  in  vain  attempt  possession. 

When  they  find  the  Lord  is  near — 

Shout,  O  Zion  ! 
Shout,  ye  saints,  the  Lord  is  here  ! 

oifO*     Paith  in  Christ  for  Pardon  and  Sanctification. 

1  XXOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  ! 

Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains  ! 
And  satan  binds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sov'reign  grace 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word, 
'*  Ho,  ye  despairing  sinners,  come. 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 

3  My  soul  obeys  th'  almighty  call. 


And  runs  to  this  relief, 


I  would  believe  thy  promise.  Lord, 
Oh  !  help  my  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood. 
Incarnate  God,  I  fly, 

209  R* 


307,  308  SALVATION  THROUGH 

Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul, 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

5  Stretch  out  thine  arm,  victorious  Kingy 

My  reigning  sins  subdue, 
Drive  the  old  dragon  from  his  seat. 
With  all  his  hellish  crew. 

6  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm. 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall  : 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Jesus  and  my  all. 

SOT  "^^  ^^- 

^\7  §  m     Old  things  passed  away. -^'^  Cor.  v.  17. 

1  T  ET  carnal  minds  the  world  pursue. 

It  has  no  charms  for  me ; 
Once  I  admir'd  its  trifles  too. 
But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Its  fading  charms  no  longer  please, 

No  more  content  afford  ; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these. 
Now  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  op'ning  day. 

The  stars  are  all  conceal'd  ; 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away. 
When  Jesus  is  reveal'd. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice — 

I  bid  them  all  depart ; 
His  name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice, 
Have  fix'd  my  roving  heart. 

5  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone. 

And  wholly  live  to  thee ; 
But  may  I  hope  that  thou  wilt  own 
A  worthless  worm  like  me  ! 

308,  L.  M. 

1  f\  GOD,  to  whom  in  flesh  reveal'd, 
^^  The  helpless  all  for  succor  came  ; 
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JESUS  CHRIST.  309 

The  sick  to  be  relievM  and  heaPdy 
And  found  salvation  in  thy  name. 

2  With  publicans  and  harlots  I, 

In  these  thy  Spirit's  gospel  days, 

To  thee,  the  sinner's  friend,  draw  nigh^ 

And  humbly  sue  for  saving  grace. 

3  Thou  seest  me  helpless  and  distressed. 

Feeble,  and  faint,  and  blind,  and  poor  : 
Weary  I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 
And  sick  of  sin  implore  a  cure, 

4  My  sin's  incurable  disease, 

Thou,  Jesus,  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Inspire  me  with  thy  power  and  peace, 
And  pardon  on  my  conscience  seal. 

5  A  touch,  a  word,  a  look  from  thee, 

Can  turn  my  heart  and  make  it  clean  ; 
Purge  the  foul  inbred  leprosy, 
And  save  me  from  my  bosom-sin, 

6  Lord,  if  thou  wilt,  I  do  believe 

Thou  canst  the  saving  grace  impart ; 
Thou  canst  this  instant  now  forgive. 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

7  My  heart,  which  now  to  thee  I  raise, 

I  know  thou  canst  this  moment  cleanse  : 
The  deepest  stains  of  sin  efface. 
And  drive  the  evil  spirit  hence. 

8  Be  it  according  to  thy  word  ! 

Accomplish  now  thy  work  in  me  ; 
And  let  my  soul,  to  health  restor'd, 
Devote  its  little  all  to  thee  ! 

QAQ  ^-   ^^^• 

c^v«7«  ji^g  sinner  trusting  in  God. 

1  TMTHAT  mean  these  jealousies  and  fears? 
As  if  the  Lord  was  loath  to  save, 
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310  SALVATION  THROUGH 

Or  lov'd  to  see  us  drench'd  in  tears, 
Or  sink  with  sorrow  to  the  grave. 

*2  Does  he  want  slaves  to  grace  his  throne 
Or  rules  he  by  an  iron  rod? 
Loves  he  the  deep  despairing  groan  ? 
Is  he  a  tyrant,  or  a  God  ? 

3  Not  all  the  sins  which  we  have  wrought, 
So  much  his  tender  bowels  grieve, 

As  this  unkind  injurious  thought. 
That  he's  unwilling  to  forgive. 

4  What  though  our  crimes  are  black  as  night, 
Or  glowing  like  the  crimson  morn, 
Immanuel's  blood  will  make  them  white 
As  snow  through  the  pure  ether  borne.' 

5  Lord,  'tis  amazing  grace  we  own, 
And  well  may  rebel  worms  surprise ; 
But,  was  not  thy  incarnate  Son 

A  most  amazing  sacrifice  ? 

5  "I've  found  a  ransom,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"No  humble  penitent  shall  die," 
Lord,  we  would  now  believe  thy  word. 
And  thy  unbounded  mercies  try  ! 

**xvf«  Parting  with  carnal  joys. 

1  T  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away  ; 

Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind. 
False  as  the  smooth  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  wxre  floating  me  along 
Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair. 
And  whilst  I  listened  to  your  song, 

Your  streams  had  ev'n  conveyed  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 
That  warned  me  of  that  dark  abyss. 

That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous  seas. 
And  bid  me  seek  superior  bliss. 
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JESUS   CHRIST.  311 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  Stretch  my  hands  and  glance  mine  eyee. 

0  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove 

To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies. 

5  There  from  the  bosom  of  my  God 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll ; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 

311.  (296)    L.   M. 

1  TRY  various  maxims,  forms,  and  rules, 

That  pass  for  wisdom  in  the  schools, 

1  strove  my  passions  to  restrain  ; 
But  all  my  efforts  prov'd  in  vain. 

2  But  since  the  Saviour  I  have  known, 
My  rules  are  all  reduced  to  one  : 

To  keep  my  Lord,  by  faith,  in  view. 
This  strength  supplies  and  motives  too. 

3  I  see  him  lead  a  suff'ring  life. 
Patient  amidst  reproach  and  strife ; 
And  from  this  pattern  courage  take 
To  bear  and  suffer  for  his  sake. 

4  Upon  the  cross  I  see  him  bleed. 
And  by  the  sight  from  fear  am  freed; 
Tliis  sight  destroys  the  life  of  sin, 
And  quickens  heav'nly  life  within. 

5  To  look  to  Jesus  as  he  rose. 
Confirms  my  hope,  disarms  my  foes; 
The  world  I  shame  and  overcome, 
By  pointing  to  my  Saviour's  tomb. 

6  I  see  him  look  with  pity  down, 

And  hold  in  view  the  conq'ror's  crown; 
If  pressed  with  griefs  and  cares  before. 
My  soul  revives,  and  asks  no  more. 

7  By  faith  I  see  the  hour  at  hand, 
When  in  his  presence  I  shall  stand; 

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312,    313  SALVATION  THROUGH 

Then  it  will  be  my  endless  bliss, 
To  see  him  where  and  as  he  is. 

0,0  (303)     L.   M. 

.^£^.  Trusting  in  God. 

1  CING  to  the  Lord,  who  loud  proclaims : 

His  various  and  his  saving  names, 
O  may  they  not  be  heard  alone. 
But  by  our  sure  experience  known. 

2  Awake,  our  noblest  pow'rs  to  bless 
The  God  of  Abra'm,  God  of  peace  ; 
Now  by  a  dearer  title  known, 
Father  and  God  of  Christ  his  Son. 

3  Through  ev'ry  age  his  gracious  ear 
Is  open  to  his  servants'  pray'r  ; 
Nor  can  one  humble  soul  complain, 
That  it  has  sought  its  God  in  vain. 

4  What  unbelieving  heart  shall  dare 
In  whispers  to  suggest  a  fear. 
While  still  he  owns  his  ancient  name, 
The  same  his  pow'r,  his  love  the  same  1 

5  To  thee  our  souls  in  faith  arise, 
To  thee  we  lift  expecting  eyes. 
And  boldly  through  the  desert  tread; 
For  God  will  guard,  where  God  shall  lead. 

21  o  (294)     C.   M. 

^^^^  The  power  of  Faith. 

1  ip AITH  adds  new  charms  to  earthly  bliss, 

And  save's  me  from  its  snares; 
Its  aid  in  ev'ry  duty  brings, 
And  softens  all  my  cares. 

2  Extinguishes  the  thirst  of  sin, 

And  lights  the  sacred  fire 
Of  love  to  God  and  heav'nly  things. 
And  feeds  the  pure  desire. 

3  The  wounded  conscience  knows  its  pow'r 

The  healing  balm  to  give  ; 
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JESUS  CHRIST.  314,    315 

That  balm  the  saddest  heart  can  cheer, 
And  make  the  dying  live. 

4  Wide  it  unveils  celestial  worlds, 

Where  deathless  pleasures  reign  ; 
And  bids  me  seek  my  portion  there, 
Nor  bids  me  seek  in  vain. 

5  Shows  me  the  precious  promise  seal'd 

With  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  helps  my  feeble  hope  to  rest 
Upon  a  faithful  God. 

6  There,  there  unshaken  would  I  rest, 

Till  this  vile  body  dies  ; 
And  then  on  Faith's  triumphant  wings 
At  once  to  glory  rise. 

q|4  (295)      L.  M. 

•-'■^^*         Faith  a  substitute  for  visioji. 

1  5nPIS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

We  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night ; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heav'n  our  home. 

Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries. 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through. 

While  faith  inspires  a  heav'nly  ray  : 

Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow. 

And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abra'm,  by  divine  command. 

Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God  ; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promised  land. 
And  fir'd  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

o,^  ^      (298.)     L.M. 

^  -*■  "^^     There  is  salvation  in  none  other  than  Jesus. 

1   TN  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  path  to  happiness  and  God : 
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316  SALVATION  THROUGH 

Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewilder'd  in  a  doubtful  road. 

2  Jesus,  thy  words  alone  impart 

Eternal  life;  on  these  I  live  ; 
Diviner  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all  the  pow'rs  of  nature  give. 

3  Here  let  my  constant  feet  abide  ; 

Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way  ; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  be  my  guide 
To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  The  various  forms  that  men  devise, 

To  shake  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I  scorn  as  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  thy  gospel  to  my  heart. 

?.  THE  GRACIOUS  NATURE  OF  THIS  SALVATION. 

oxv#  Salvation  by  Grace. — Eph.  ii.  5. 

1  /IJ.RACE  !  'tis  a  charming  sound  ! 

Harmonious  to  the  ear  ! 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contriv'd  the  way 
To  save  rebellious  man  ; 

And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wond'rous  plan. 

3  Grace  led  my  roving  leet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 

And  new  supplies,  each  hour,  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

4  Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray. 
And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow : 

'Twas  grace  which  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go. 

5  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days ; 

It  lays  in  heav'n  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 
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JESUS  CHRIST.  317,  318 

^  L.  M. 

0  J.  «  •       £y  gj-ace  ye  are  saved. — Eph.  ii.  5. 

1  CELF  righteous  souls  on  works  rely, 

And  boast  their  mortal  dignity  ; 
But  if  I  lisp  a  song  of  praise, 
Grace  is  the  note  my  soul  shall  raise. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  quicken'd  me  when  dead. 
And  grace  my  soul  to  Jesus  led  ; 

Grace  brings  me  pardon  for  my  sin — 
'Tis  grace  subdues  my  lusts  within. 

3  'Tis  grace  that  sweetens  ev'ry  cross, 
'Tis  grace  supports  in  ev'ry  loss; 
In  Jesus'  grace  my  soul  is  strong — 
Grace  is  my  hope,  and  Christ  my  song, 

4  'Tis  grace  defends  when  danger's  near  ; 
And  'tis  by  grace  I  persevere; 

'Tis  grace  constrains  my  soul  to  love — 
Free  grace  is  all  they  sing  above. 

5  Thus  'tis  alone  of  grace  I  boast, 
And  'tis  in  grace  alone  I  trust ; 

For  all  that's  past  grace  is  my  theme. 
For  what's  to  come  'tis  still  the  same. 

6  Thro'  endless  years,  of  grace  I'll  sing, 
Adore  and  bless  my  heavenly  King ; 
I'll  cast  my  crown  before  his  throne, 
And  shout  free  grace  to  him  alone. 

^18  ^*  ^• 

oj.c7»      Paith  connected  with  Salvation. — Rom.  1 

16.  Heb.  X.  39. 

1  IV  OT  by  the  law  of  innocence 

Can  Adam's  sons  arrive  at  heaven  ; 
New  works  can  give  us  no  pretence 
To  have  our  ancient  sins  forgiven. 

2  Not  the  best  deeds  that  we  have  done 
Can   make  a  wounded  conscience  whole ! 
Faith  is  the  grace, — and  faith  alone, 
That  flies  to  Christ,  and  saves  the  soul. 

217  s 


319,     320  SALVATION     THROUGH 

3  Lord,  I  believe  thy  heavenly  word  f 
Fain  would  I  have  my  soul  renew'd : 
I  mourn  for  sin,  and  trust  the  Lord 
To  have  it  pardon'd  and  subdu'd. 

4  0  may  thy  grace  its  power  display  ! 
Let  guilt  and  death  no  longer  reign  ; 
Save  me  in  thine  appointed  way, 
Nor  let  my  humble  faith  be  vain  ! 


31 9« 


1,  1,8,  1,  1,8.     P.  M. 

Redeeming    orace. — 1.  Coi.  iv.  7. 


1  TN  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise. 

Ye  pilgrims  for  Sion  who  press, 
Break  forth  and  extol  the  great  Ancient  of  days. 
His  rich  and  unmerited  grace. 

2  His  love  from  eternity  burned  for  our  race, 

Broke  forth  and  discover'd  its  flame, 
And  now  with  the  cords  of  his  kindness  he  draws, 
And  brings  us  to  love  his  great  name. 

3  0  had  he  not  pitied  the  state  we  were  in. 

Our  bosoms  his  love  had  ne'er  felt:  [sin, 

We  all  would  have  liv'd,  would  have  died  too  in 
And  sunk  with  the  load  of  our  guilt. 

4  What  was  there  in  man,  that  could  merit  esteem. 

Or  give  the  Creator  delight  ? 
'Twas  "even  so,  Father,"  we  ever  must  sing. 
Because  it  seem'd  good  in  thy  sight. 

[5  Urged  on  by  this  grace,  did  the  Saviour  appear. 
The  bearer  of  help  from  above. 
Now  all  who  are  thirsting  may  freely  draw  near, 
And  drink  in  the  streams  of  his  love. 

6  Then  give  all  the  glory  to  his  holy  name, 
To  him  all  the  glory  belongs  ; 
Be  ours  the  high  joys  still  to  sound  forth  his  fame. 
And  crown  him  in  each  of  our  songs. 

^^^^  Lamb  of  God.— John  i.  29. 

1   ly  ^'^'  ^^^  *^^  ^^^^^  o^  beasts, 
^       On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
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JESUS  CHRIST. 

Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain, 

5       But  Christ,  the  heav'nly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sins  away  ; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they, 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
On  that  dear  hand  of  thine — 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin, 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 
The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 

When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love, 

021  8,7,8,7,4,7.     P.M. 

■*»^M.9  Salvation  is  of  Grace. 

1  ICj^VERY  fallen  soul,  by  sinning, 
Merits  everlasting  pain ; 
But  thy  love  without  beginning, 
Has  redeemed  the  world  again. 
Countless  millions 
Shall  in  life,  through  Jesus  reign. 

2  Pause,  my  soul,  adore  and  wonder ! 

Ask,  ^'O  why  such  love  tome ;" 
Grace  hath  put  me  in  the  number 

Of  the  Saviour'^s  family  : 
Hallelujah ! 
Thanks,  eternal  thanks  to  thee ! 

3  Since  that  love  had  no  beginning. 

And  shall  never,  never  cease; 
Keep,  O  keep  me  Lord,  from  sinning! 
Guide  me  in  the  way  of  peace  I 
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322  SALVATION  THROUGH 

Make  me  walk  in 

All  the  paths  of  holiness. 

4  When  I  quit  this  feeble  mansion  y 

And  my  soul  returns  to  thee, 
Let  the  power  of  thy  ascension 

Manifest  itself  in  me  ; 
Through  thy  Spirit, 
Give  the  final  victory  ! 

5  When  the  angel  sounds  the  trumpet; 

When  my  soul  and  body  join  ; 
When  my  Saviour  comes  to  judgment. 

Bright  in  majesty  divine  ; 
Let  me  triumph 
In  thy  righteousness  as  mine. 

«„«  L.  M. 

**'*'^«     Redemption  by  Christ  alone. — 1  Pet.  i.  18,  19^, 

1  I^NSLAVD  by  sin,  and  bound  in  chains 

Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  sway, 
And  doom'd  to  everlasting  pains. 
We  wretched  guilty,  captives  lay. 

2  Nor  gold  nor  gems  could  buy  our  peace  j, 
Nor  the  whole  world's  collected  store 
SuflGtce  to  purchase  our  release  ; 

A  thousand  worlds  were  all  too  poor. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  the  mighty  God, 
An  all-sufficient  ransom  paid  : 

In  valued  price  !  his  precious  blood 
For  vile  rebellious  traitors  shed. 

4  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from'hell  : 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dying  Lamb, 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 

5  Amazing  goodness !  love  divine  ! 
O  may  our  grateful  heart  adore 

The  matchless  grace ;  nor  yield  to  sin. 
Nor  wear  its  cruel  fetters  more  I 
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JESUS  CHRIST.  323,  324 

3.  TRUE  FAITH  ACCOMPANIED   BY  A  HOLT   LIFE. 

«oq  (305)     CM. 

<o^o*  ^  living  faith  necessary. 

1  IITISTAKEN  souls,  that  dream  of  heav'n, 

And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys  and  sins  forgiv'n, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust ! 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  ; 
None  but  a  living  pow'r  unites 
To  Christ  the  living  Head  : — 

3  A  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart ; 

A  faith  that  works  by  love  ; 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 

4  Faith  must  obey  our  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  his  grace  : 
A  pard'ning  God  requires  us  still 
To  perfect  holiness. 

4.   ADDRESS  TO   CHRIST,  AND   GRATITUDE   FOR 
REDEEMING  LOVE. 

004  8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6.     P.  M. 

^4>^»      jy^g  unsearchable  Love  of  Christ. — Ephes. 

iii.  17—19. 
1   f^  LOVE  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art ! 
When  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 
All  taken  up  by  Thee  ! 
I  thirst,  and  faint,  and  die  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 
The  love  of  Christ  to  me. 

5  Stronger  his  love  than  death  or  hell; 
Its  riches  are  unsearchable  ; 

The  first-born  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vain  its  depth  to  see, 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery. 

The  length,  and  breadth,  and  height. 
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325  SALVATION  THROUGH 

3  O  that  I  could  forever  sit, 
With  Mary  at  the  Master's  feet ! 

Be  this  my  happy  choice, 
My  only  care,  delight,  and  bliss. 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth  be  this. 

To  hear  the  bridegroom's  voice. 

4  O  that  I  could  with  favor'd  John 
Recline  my  weary  head  upon 

The  dear  Redeemer's  breast ! 
From  care  and  sin,  and  sorrow  free, 
Give  me,  O  Lord,  to  find  in  Thee 

My  everlasting  rest. 

8.  7,  8,  7.     P.  M. 
325. 


1 


Miracle  of  Grace. — Luke  xix.  10. 

XX AIL  !  my  ever  blessed  Jesus, 

Only  thee  I  wish  to  sing; 
To  my  soul  thy  name  is  precious, 
Thou  my  prophet,  priest,  and  king. 

0  !  what  mercy  flows  from  heaven, 
O,  what  joy  and  happiness  ! 

Love  I  much?  I've  much  forgiven; 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcern'd  in  sin  I  lay ; 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing. 

Till  my  Saviour  pass'd  this  way. 

Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven. 
My  Redeemer's  tenderness ; 

Love  I  much?  I've  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

Shout,  ye  heirs  of  this  salvation. 
Praise  the  Lamb  enthron'd  above; 

Whilst  I  sing  with  admiration, 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love. 

That  blest  moment  I  receiv'd  him, 
Fill'd  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace ; 
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Love  I  much  ?  I've  much  forgiven, 
Pm  a  miracle  of  grace. 


336. 


8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6.     P.   M. 
Excellency  of  Christ. — Isaiah  xxxv.  2 


1  f\  COULD  I  speak  the  matchless  worth, 

O  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth 

Which  in  my  Saviour  shine, 
I'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings, 

In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  I'd  sing  the  precious  blood  he  spilt. 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin  and  wrath  divine  ; 
I'd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness. 
In  which  all  perfect  heavenly  dress 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 

3  I'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears. 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears. 

Exalted  on  his  throne  : 
In  loftiest  songs  of  sweetest  praise, 
I  would  to  everlasting  days 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 

4  Well,  the  delightful  day  will  come, 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home. 

And  I  shall  see  his  face  : 
Then  with  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend, 
A  blest  eternity  I'll  spend 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 

«  C.  M. 

O/^'i  •     Praise  for  the  fountain  opened. — Zech.  xiii.  1. 

1  nnHERE  is  a  fountain  fiU'd  with  blood 

Drawn  from  Emmanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners  plung'd  beneath  that  flood. 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoic'd  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
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328  SALVATION  THROUGH 

O  there  may  I,  though  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away ! 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransom'd  church  of  God 
Be  sav'd,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since,  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply. 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save  ; 
When  this  poor  lisping  stamm'ring  tongue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

6  Lord,  I  believe  thou  hast  prepared  .  ^ 

(Unworthy  though  I  be) 
For  me  a  blood-bought  free  reward, 
A  golden  harp  for  me ! 

7  'Tis  strung,  and  tun'd,  for  endless  years, 

And  form'd  by  power  divine  ; 
To  sound  in  God  the  Father's  ears 
No  other  name  but  thine. 

o«>e  L.  M. 

o^c5#      yr^g  Loving  Kindness  of  the  Lord. — Psalm 

Ixiii.  7. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  free  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruin'd  in  the  fall, 
Yet  lov'd  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  sav'd  me  from  my  lost  estate, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  great ! 

3  Though  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes. 
Though  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 

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He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  strong  ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud. 
Has  gather'd  thick  and  thunder'd  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  good  ! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart  ; 
But  though  I  have  him  oft  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 
O!  may  my  last  expiring  breath 

His  loving-kindness  sing  in  death. 

7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day  ; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

329.  6,6,6,6,8,8.     P.M. 

1  T  ET  earth  and  heaven  agree  ; 

Angels  and  men  be  joined, 
To  celebrate  with  me 

The  Saviour  of  mankind  : 
T'  adore  the  all-atoning  Lamb, 
And  bless  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name. 

2  Jesus  !  transporting  sound  ! 

The  joy  of  earth  and  heaven  ; 
No  other  help  is  found. 

No  other  name  is  given 
By  which  we  can  salvation  have. 
But  Jesus  came  the  world  to  save. 

3  Jesus  !  harmonious  name ! 
It  charms  the  host  above  ; 
They  evermore  proclaim. 

And  wonder  at  his  love  ; 
'Tis  all  their  happiness  to  gaze, 
*Tis  heaven  to  see  our  Jesus'  face. 
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330  SALVATION  THROUGH 

4  Stung  by  the  scorpion  sin, 

My  poor  expiring  soul 
The  balmy  sound  drinks  in, 

And  is  at  once  made  whole  : 
See  there  my  Lord  upon  the  tree  ! 
I  hear,  I  feel  he  died  for  me. 

5  O  unexampled  love  ! 

O  all-redeeming  grace  ! 
How  swiftly  didst  thou  move 

To  save  a  fallen  race : 
What  shall  I  do  to  make  it  known, 
What  thou  for  all  mankind  hast  done. 

6  O  for  a  trumpet  voice, 

On  all  the  w^orld  to  call ; 
To  bid  their  hearts  rejoice 

In  him  who  died  for  all  ! 
For  all  my  Lord  was  crucified  ! 
For  all,  for  all  my  Saviour  died. 

7  To  serve  thy  blessed  will, 

Thy  dying  love  to  praise, 
Thy  counsel  to  fulfil, 

And  minister  thy  grace, 
Freely  what  I  receive  to  give. 
The  life  of  heaven  on  earth  I  live. 

330.         8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  S,  as  112.     P.  M. 

1  f\  LOVE  divine  !  what  hast  thou  done  ! 

Th'  immortal  God  has  died  for  me  ! 
The  Father's  coeternal  Son, 

Bore  all  my  sins  upon  the  tree  : 
Th'  immortal  God  for  me  hath  died  : 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified. 

2  Behold  and  love,  ye  that  pass  by. 

The  bleeding  Prince  of  life  and  peace  ! 
Come,  see,  ye  worms,  your  Maker  die. 

And  say,  was  ever  grief  like  his  ? 
Come,  feel  with  me  his  blood  applied  ; 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified  : 
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JESUS  CHRIST.  331,  332 

3  Is  crucified  for  me  and  you, 

To  bring  us  rebels  back  to  God : 
Believe,  believe  the  record  true. 

Ye  all  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood; 
Pardon  for  all  flows  from  his  side : 
My  Lord,  My  Love  is  crucified. 

4  Then  let  us  sit  beneath  his  cross, 

And  gladly  catch  the  healing  stream  : 
All  things  for  him  account  but  loss, 

And  give  up  all  our  hearts  to  him  ; 
Of  nothing  think  or   speak  beside, 
My  Lord,  my  Love  is  crucified. 

331.  L.  M. 

1  IVf  Y  hope,  my  all,  my  Saviour  thou, 

To  thee,  lo !  now  my  soul  I  bow; 
I  feel  the  bliss  thy  wounds  impart, 
I  find  thee.  Saviour,  in  my  heart. 

2  Be  thou  my  stren'gth,  be  thou  my  way. 
Protect  me  through  my  life's  short  day  : 
In  all  my  acts  may  wisdom  guide. 

And  keep  me.  Saviour,  near  thy  side. 

3  Correct,  reprove,  and  comfort  me  ; 
As  I  have  need  my  Saviour  be; 
And  if  I  Avould  from  thee  depart. 
Then  clasp  me.  Saviour,  to  thy  heart. 

4  In  fierce  temptation's  darkest  hour. 
Save  me  from  sin  and  Satan's  power  ; 
Tear  every  idol  from  thy  throne. 
And  reign,  my  Saviour — reign  alone. 

5  My  suffering  time  shall  soon  be  o'er. 
Then  shall  I  sigh  and  weep  no  more  ; 
My  ransom'd  soul  shall  soar  away. 
To  sing  thy  praise  in  endless  day. 

qqo  «'  6,  6,  6,  8.  8.     (114)  P.  M. 

oa.««  JesMS  above  all  praise. 

1     TOIN  all  the  glorious  names 
Of  wisdom,  love,  and  pow'r, 
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333  SALVATION  THROUGH 

That  ever  mortals  knew, 
That  angels  ever  bore  : 
All  are  too  mean 
To  speak  his  worth  ; 

Too  mean  to  set 
My  Saviour  forth. 

2  But  O  what  gentle  terms, 

What  condescending  ways, 
Doth  our  Redeemer  use, 

To  teach  his  heav'nly  grace  ! 
Mine  eyes  with  joy 
And  wonder  see. 

What  forms  of  love 
He  bears  for  me. 

3  Array'd  in  mortal  flesh, 

He  like  an  angel  stands, 
And  holds  the  promises 
And  pardons  in  his  hands  ; 
Commission'd  from  • 
His  Father's  throne. 
To  make  his  grace 
To  mortals  known. 

4  Great  Prophet  of  my  God  ! 

My  tongue  would  bless  thy  name : 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 
Of  our  salvation  came  ; 
The  joyful  news 
Of  sin  forgiv'n, 

Ofhellsubdu'd, 
And  peace  with  heav'n. 

*»00»     Holiness,  Justice  and  Mercy  united. 
Ps.  Ixxxv.   10. 

1  "JNFINITE  grace  !  and  can  it  be 

That  heaven's  Supreme  should  stoop  so  low  ! 
To  visit  one  so  vile  as  I, 
One  who  has  been  his  bitt'rest  foe  ! 

2  Can  holiness  and  wisdom  join 
With  truth,  with  justice-,  and 

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JESUS   CHRIST. 

To  make  eternal  blessings  mine, 
And  sin,  with  all  its  guilt  erase  ? 

3  O  love !  beyond  conception  great. 
That  form'd  the  vast  stupendous  plan  ! 
Where  all  divine  perfections  meet 

To  reconcile  rebellious  man  ! 

4  There  wisdom  shines  in  fullest  blaze, 
And  justice  all  her  rights  maintains  ! 
Astonish'd  angels  stoop  to  gaze. 
While  mercy  o'er  the  guilty  reigns. 

5  Yes,  mercy  reigns,  and  justice  too — 
In  Christ  harmoniously  they  meet: 
He  paid  to  justice  all  her  due. 

And  now  he  fills  the  mercy-seat. 

6  Such  are  the  wonders  of  our  God, 
And  such  th'  amazing  depths  of  grace. 
To  save  from  wrath's  vindictive  rod. 
The  sons  of  Adam's  fallen  race. 

7  With  grateful  songs,  then  let  our  souls 
Surround  our  gracious  Father's  throne  ; 
And  all  between  the  distant  poles 

His  truth  and  mercy  ever  own. 

oo^*     Hiding  Place. — Isaiah  xxxii.  2. 

1  XJTAIL,  boundless  love,  that  first  began 

The  scheme  to  rescue  fallen  man  ! 
Hail,  matchless,  free,  eternal  grace. 
That  gave  my  soul  a  hiding-place. 

2  Against  the  God  that  rules  the  sky 
I  fought  with  hands  uplifted  high ; 
Despis'd  his  rich,  abounding  grace, 
Too  proud  to  seek  a  hiding-place. 

3  Indignant  justice  stood  in  view; 
To  Sinai's  fiery  mount  I  flew ; 

I  felt  the  arrows  of  distress, 
But  found  I  had  no  hiding  place. 
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4  Ere  long  a  heav'nly  voice  I  heard, 
And  mercy's  angel-form  appeared  ; 
Conducted  me  to  rest  and  peace 
In  Jesus  Christ  my  hiding-place. 

o«^  C.  M. 

^^^*  Christ  the  Eternal  Life. 

HERE  shall  the  tribes  of  Adam  find 
The  sovereign  good  to  fill  the  mind : 
Ye  sons  of  mortal  wisdom,  show 
The  spring  whence  living  waters  flow. 

2  Say,  will  the  stoic's  flinty  heart 
Melt,  and  this  cordial  juice  impart  ? 
Could  Plato  find  these  blissful  streams. 


W 


Amongst  his  raptures  and  his  dreams  r 

3  In  vain  I  ask — for  nature's  power 
Extends  but  to  this  mortal  hour  : 
'Twas  but  a  poor  relief  she  gave 
Against  the  terrors  of  the  grave. 

4  Jesus,  our  kinsman,  and  our  God, 
Array'd  in  majesty  and  blood, 
Thou  art  our  life  !  our  souls  in  thee 
Possess  a  full  felicity  ! 

5  All  our  immortal  hopes  are  laid. 
In  thee  our  surety  and  our  head  ; 

'   Thy  cross,  thy  cradle,  and  thy  throne, 
Are  big  with  glories  yet  unknown. 

6  Here  let  my  soul  for  ever  lie. 
Beneath  the  blessings  of  thine  eye  ; 
Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heaven  above. 

To  see  thy  face,  to  taste  thy  love. 

oQ«  P.  M.     8,  7.  8,  7,  8,  7,  8,  7. 

.^*JO.  ^y^^^  ^^g  Believer's  all. 

1    ¥  AMB  of  God,  we  fall  before  thee. 
Humbly  trusting  in  thy  cross ; 
That  alone  be  all  our  glory, 
All  things  else  are  only  dross. 
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Thee  we  own  a  perfect  Saviour, 
Only  source  of  all  that's  good, 
Every  grace  and  every  favor 
Comes  to  us  through  Jesus'  blood. 

2  Jesus  gives  us  true  repentance, 
By  his  Spirit  sent  from  heaven  : 
Whispers  this  transporting  sentence, 
"Son,  thy  sins  are  all  forgiven." 
Faith  he  gr^ts  us  to  believe  it. 
Grateful  hearts  his  love  to  prize  : 
Want  we  wisdom  ?  he  must  give  it ; 
Hearing  ears,  and  seeing  eyes. 

3  Jesus  gives  us  pure  aflfections. 
Wills  to  do  what  he  requires  ; 
Makes  ns  follow  his  directions, 
And  what  he  commands — inspires. 
All  our  prayers,  and  all  our  praises, 
Rightly  ofFer'd  in  his  name, 

He  that  dictates  them  is  Jesus ; 
He  that  answers  is  the  same. 

337.  c.  M. 

1  f|H  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 

My  dear  Redeemer's  praise  ; 
The  glories  of  ray  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace  I 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  thro'  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honors  of  thy  name. 

3  JESUS,  the  name  that  calms  our  fears, 

That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ear, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  pow'r  of  reigning  sin, 

He  sets  the  pris'ner  free  ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean  ; 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 
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338,  33D  SALVATION   THROUGH 

5  Let  us  obey,  we  then  shall  know, 
Shall  feel  our  sins  forgiv'n  : 
Anticipate  our  heav'n  below, 
And  own  that  love  is  heav'n. 

C.  M. 
^^^*      Salvation  by  Grace.-— Titus  iii.  3—7. 

1  FT  ORD,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults. 

How  great  our  guilt  has  been ! 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thmjghts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  for  ever  praise. 

For  ever  love  his  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin  and  shame.] 

3  ['Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done; 
But  we  are  sav'd  by  sovereign  grace 
Abounding  through  his  Son.] 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  wash'd  from  sin. 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  his  death, 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree. 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Rais'd  from  the  dead  we  live  anew  ; 

And,  justified  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 

ooji       (n6)_   P;  M.     8,8,8,8,8,8,-113. 
Salvation  in  Christ  for  Jew  and  Gentile. 

1   "l^^E  sing  the  wise,  the  gracious  plan. 

Which  God  devis'd  ere  time  began, 
At  length  disclos'd  in  all  its  light; 
We  bless  the  wondrous  birth  of  love, 
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Which  beams  around  us  from  above, 
With  grace  so  free  and  hope  so  bright. 

2  Here  has  the  wise  eternal  mind 

In  Christ,  their  common  head,  conjoined 
Gentiles  and  Jews,  and  earth  and  heaven ; 

Through  him  from  the  great  Father's  throne. 

Rivers  of  bliss  come  rolling  down, 
And  endless  peace  and  life  are  giv'n. 

3  No  more  the  awful  cherubs  guard 
The  tree  of  life  with  flaming  sword, 

To  drive  afar  man's  trembling  race  ; 
At  Salem's  pearly  gates  they  stand, 
And  smiling  wait,  a  friendly  band. 

To  welcome  strangers  to  the  place. 

4  While  we  expect  that  glorious  sight, 
Love  shall  our  hearts  with  theirs  unite, 

And  ardent  hope  our  bosoms  raise  ; 
From  earth's  low  cottages  of  clay. 
To  those  resplendent  realms  of  day. 

We'll  try  to  send  the  sounding  praise. 

L.  M. 
i3^\9»     Praise  to  the  Redeemer. — Lev.  xvi.  9 — 22. 

1  Q  THAT  I  had  a  seraph's  fire, 

His  rapt'rous  song  and  golden  lyre, 
To  chant  the  love  and  grace  supreme, 
Reveal'd  as  in  the  gospel  scheme. 

2  Here's  pardon  for  transgressions  past — 
It  matters  not  how  black  their  cast; 
And,  0  rny  soul,  with  wonder  view, 
For  sins  to  come,  here's  pardon  too. 

•3  When  Jesus  died,  our  debts  were  paid. 
Our  sins  laid  on  this  Scape-Goat's  head, 
Were  to  the  trackless  desert  drove. 
And  buried  in  eternal  love. 

4  In  this  abyss  of  love  profound, 

When  sought  for  they  shall  not  be  found; 
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341,  342  SALVATION  THROUGH 

Hid  from  Jehovah's  piercing  eye, 
There,  in  oblivion's  shades,  they  lie. 

«  .  I        P.   M.     7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7. 
•    The  Long-suffering  of  God, 

1  "["  ORD,  and  am  I  yet  alive. 

Not  in  torments,  not  in  hell ! 
Still  doth  thy  good  Spirit  strive  ! — 
With  the  chief  of  sinners  dwell  ! 

Tell  it  unto  sinners,  tell, 

T  am,  I  am  out  of  hell ! 

2  Yes,  I  still  lift  up  mine  eyes, 
Will  not  of  thy  love  despair ; 
Still  in  spite  of  sin  I  rise, 
Still  I  bow  to  thee  in  prayer. 

Tell  it,  &c. 

3  O  the  length  and  breadth  of  love  ! 
Jesus,  Saviour,  can  it  be  ! 

All  thy  mercy's  height  I  prove, 
All  the  depth  is  seen  in  me. 

Tell  it,  &c. 

4  See  a  bush  that  burns  with  fire, 
Unconsum'd  amid  the  flame  ! 
Turn  aside  the  sight  t'  admire, 
I  the  living  wonder  am. 

Tell  it,  &c. 

5  See  a  stone  that  hangs  in  air ! 
^ee  a  spark  in  ocean  live ! 
Kept  alive  with  death  so  near, 
I  to  God  .the  glory  give  : 

Ever  tell — to  sinners  tell, 
I  am,  I  am  out  of  hell ! 

342.  L.  M. 

1   ^OME,  Saviour  Jesus,  from  above  ! 
Assist  me  with  thy  heavenly  grace 
Empty  my  heart  of  earthly  love. 
And  for  thyself  prepare  the  place. 
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2  O  let  thy  sacred  presence  fill. 

And  set  my  longing  spirit  free ; 
Which  pants  to  have  no  other  will, 
But  night  and  day  to  feast  on  thee. 

3  While  in  this  region  here  below, 

No  other  good  will  I  pursue  ; 
I'll  bid  this  world  of  noise  and  show. 
With  all  its  glitt'ring  snares,  adieu. 

4  That  path  with  humble  speed  I'll  seek, 

In  which  my  Saviour's  footsteps  shine  ; 
Nor  will  I  hear,  nor  will  I  speak, 
Of  any  other  love  but  thine. 

5  Henceforth  may  no  profane  delight 

Divide  this  consecrated  soul ; 
Possess  it  thou,  who  hast  the  right. 
As  Lord  and  master  of  the  whole. 

6  Nothing  on  earth  do  I  desire, 

But  thy  pure  love  within  my  breast  ; 
This,  only  this,  will  I  require, 
And  freely  give  up  all  the  rest. 

343.  L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 

On  whom  I  cast  ray  ev'ry  care. 
On  whom  for  all  things  I  depend, 
Inspire,  and  then  accept  my  prayer. 

2  If  I  have  tasted  of  thy  grace. 

The  grace  that  sure  salvation  brings  ; 
If  with  me  now  thy  Spirit  stays, 

And  hov'ring  hides  me  in  his  wings  : 

3  Still  let  him  with  my  weakness  stay, 

Nor  for  a  moment's  space  depart ; 
Evil  and  danger  turn  away, 

And  keep,  till  he  renews  my  heart. 

4  When  to  the  right  or  left  I  stray, 

His  voice  behind  me  may  I  hear, 
"  Return,  and  walk  in  Christ  thy  way, 
Fly  back  to  Christ,  for  sin  is  near." 
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5  Jesus,  I  fain  would  walk  in  thee, 

From  nature's  every  path  retreat : 
Thou  art  my  way,  my  leader  be, 
And  set  upon  the  rock  my  feet. 

6  Uphold  me.  Saviour,  or  I  fall ; 

0  reach  to  me  thy  gracious  hand  : 
Only  on  thee  for  help  I  call ; 
Only  by  faith  in  thee  I  stand. 

344.  P.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 

1  ^  THOU  God  of  my  salvation, 
^^   My  Redeemer  from  all  sin, 
Mov'd  to  this  by  great  compassion, 

Yearning  bowels  from  within  ; 

I  will  praise  thee  : 
Where  shall  I  thy  praise  begin  ? 

2  While  the  angel-choirs  are  crying 

Glory  to  the  great  I  AM ; 
I  with  them  would  still  be  vieing, 
Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb  ! 

O  how  precious 
Is  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name  ! 

3  Now  I  see  with  joy  and  wonder, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  arose 
Angel-minds  are  lost  to  ponder 
Dying  love's  mysterious  cause  ; 

Yet  the  blessing, 
Down  to  all,  to  me  it  flows. 

4  Though  unseen,  I  love  the  Saviour, 

He  almighty  grace  hath  shown  ; 
Pardon'd  guilt,  and  purchas'd  favor  ! 
This  he  makes  to  mortals  known, 

Give  him  glory, 
Glory,  glory  is  his  own. 

5  Angels  now  are  hov'ring  round  us, 

Unperceiv'd  they  mix  the  throng, 
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JESUS  CHRIST.  345,  346 

Wond'ring  at  the  love  that  crown'd  us, 
Glad  to  join  the  holy  song : 

Hallelujah, 
Love  and  praise  to  Christ  belong. 

345.  L.  M. 

1  f\^  him  who  did  salvation  bring 
^^  I  could  for  ever  think  and  sing  ; 
Arise,  ye  guilty,  he'll  forgive  ; 
Arise,  ye  needy,  he'll  relieve. 

2  Ask  but  his  grace,  and  lo,  'tis  given  ; 
Ask,  and  he  turns  your  hell  to  heaven ; 
Tho'  sin  and  sorrow  wound  my  soul, 
Jesus,  thy  balm  will  make  it  whole. 

3  To  shame  our  sins  he  blush'd  in  blood, 
He  clos'd  his  eyes  to  show  us  God  ; 
Let  all  the  world  fall  down  and  know, 
That  none  but  God  such  love  can  show. 

4  'Tis  thee  I  love,  for  thee  alone 

I  shed  my  tears  and  make  my  moan  ! 
Where'er  I  am,  where'er  I  move, 
I  meet  the  object  of  my  love, 

5  Insatiate  to  this  spring  I  fly  ; 

I  drink,  and  yet  am  ever  dry ; 

Ah  !   who  against  thy  charms  is  proof? 

Ah  !  who  that  loves  can  love  enough  ? 

P.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  8,  7,  8,  7. 
o40«  Gratitude  for  the  Atonement. 

1  XJAIL  !  thou  once  despised  Jesus, 
Hail !  thou  Galilean  king  ! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring  : 
Hail  !  thou  agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame  ! 
By  thy  merits  we  find  favor ; 
Life  is  given  through  thy  name. 
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2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed. 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid ; 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made  : 
All  thy  people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood  ; 
Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail !  enthron'd  in  glory. 

There  for  ever  to  abide  ! 
All  the  heavenly  host  adore  thee. 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side : 
There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading ; 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare; 
Ever  for  us  interceding. 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give: 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits  ! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays  ! 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits  ; 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

C.  M. 

34:T«     Hosanna  to  Christ. — Matt.  xxi.  9.     Luke 

xix.  38,  40. 

1  JXOSANNA  to  the  royal  Son 

Of  David's  ancient  line. 
His  natures  two,  his  person  one. 
Mysterious  and  divine. 

2  The  root  of  David  here  we  find. 

And  offspring  is  the  same ; 
Eternity  and  time  are  join'd 
In  our  Immanuel's  name. 
.3  Blest  he  that  comes  to  wretched  men 
With  peaceful  news  from  heaven  ; 
Ilosannas  of  the  highest  strain 
To  Christ  the  Lord  be  given, 
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4  Let  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 
Th'  hosanna  on  their  tongues, 
Lest  rocks  and  and  stones  should  rise,  and  break 
Their  silence  into  songs. 

^48  ^-  ^• 

«#'*C7»  Q^^^  reconciled  in  Christ. 

1  ■QEAREST  of  all  the  names  above, 

My  Jesus,  and  my  God, 
Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood? 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The  father  smiles  again  ; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find  ; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuel's  face  appear. 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins  ; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear. 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  th'  incarnate  mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 

**'*''•  Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

1  pLUNG'D  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair 

We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope. 
Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes,  the  Prince  of  Grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief, 
He  saw,  and  (O  amazing  love  !) 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 
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3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Enter'd  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  He  spoil'd  the  powers  of  darkness  thus, 

And  brake  our  iron  chains; 
Jesus  has  freed  our  captive  souls 
From  everlasting  pains. 

5  [In  vain  the  bafiled  prince  of  hell 

His  cursed  projects  tries, 
We  that  were  doom'd  his  endless  slaves 
Are  raised  above  the  skies.] 

6  O  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

7  Angels,  assist  our  mighty  joys. 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 

350.  (121)     P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 

1  "I^OW  begin  the  heav'nly  theme, 

Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name  ! 
Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  heav'n  ye  onward  move. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls  !  dry  up  your  tears ; 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears ; 

See  your  guilt  and  care  remove, 
Cancell'd  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas  !  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  of  death  and  sin  ! 

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Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove  ; 
Stop,  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5  Christ  subdu'd  th'  infernal  pow'rs  ; 
His  tremendous  foes,  and  ours. 
From  their  cursed  empire  drove, 
Mighty  in  redeeming  love. 

6  Hither,  then,  your  music  bring  ; 
Strike  aloud  the  joyful  string  : 
Mortals  !  join  the  host   above. 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

0  =  |  (111)     S.  M. 

o«^x*  j-^g  blessedness  of  Gospel  times. 

1  "trow  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
-■-■-  Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill ! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues. 

And  words  of  peace  reveal. 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice  ! 

How  sweet  the, tidings  are  ! 
"Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King; 
He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound. 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found  ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heav'nly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desir'd  it  long. 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 

Thro'  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 
Let  ev'ry  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

241  rr 


352,    353  SALVATION  THROUGH 

«-rt  P.  M.     8,  6,  8,  8,  8,  8,  as  112. 

^^^^      The  pardoning  God.— Micah  vii.  18. 

1  Q.REAT  God  of  wonders!  all  thy  ways 
Are  matchless,  godlike,  and  divine  ; 
But  the  fair  glories  of  thy  grace. 

More  godlike  and  unrivall'd  shine  : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

2  Crimes  of  such  horror  to  forgive. 

Such  guilty  daring  worms  to  spare ; 
This  is  thy  grand  prerogative, 

And  none  shall  in  the  honor  share. 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

3  Angels  and  men  resign  their  claim 

To  pity,  mercy,  love,  and  grace, 
These  glories  crown  Jehovah's  name 

With  an  incomparable  blaze  ; 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

4  In  wonder  lost,  with  trembling  joy, 

We  take  the  pardon  of  our  God, 
Pardon  for  crimes  of  deepest  dye  ; 

A  pardon  seal'd  with  Jesus'  blood : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

5  0  may  this  strange,  this  matchless  grac«. 

This  godlike  miracle  of  love, 
Fill  the  wide  earth  with  grateful  praise, 

And  all  the  angelic  choirs  above  : 
Who  is  a  pardoning  God  like  thee? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

of^o  C.  M. 

ooo.  Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

1   ^T^O  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
Awake  the  sacred  song ! 
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JESUS    CHRIST. 

O  may  his  love  (immortal  flame  !) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue. 

2  His  love  what  mortal  thought  can  reach ! 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ! 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realmns  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die  ! — 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 

Our  humble  thanks  to  thee. 
May  every  heart  with  rapture  say, 
''The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue : 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name. 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

354.  (344)     CM. 

1  TJ RIGHT  source  of  everlasting  love ! 

To  thee  our  souls  we  raise ; 
And  to  thy  matchless  bounty  rear 
A  monument  of  praise. 

2  Thy  mercy  gilds  the  path  of  life 

With  ev'ry  cheering  ray  ; 
Kindly  restrains  the  rising  tear, 
Or  wipes  that  tear  away. 

3  When  sunk  in  guilt,  our  race  approach'd 

The  borders  of  despair ; 
Thy  grace  through  Jesus'  blood  proclaim'd 
A  free  salvation  near. 

4  What  shall  we  render,  bounteous  Lord, 

For  all  the  grace  we  see  ? 
Alas  !  the  goodness  worms  can  yield 
Extendeth  not  to  thee. 
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354 


355  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

5  To  tents  of  wo,  to  beds  of  pain, 

Our  cheerful  feet  repair  ; 
And,  with  the  gifts  thy  hand  bestows, 
Relieve  the  mourners  there. 

6  The  widow's  heart  shall  sing  for  joy  ; 

The  orphan  shall  be  glad  : 
And  hung'ring  souls  we'll  gladly  point 
To  Christ  the  living  bread. 

7  Thus,  passing  through  this  vale  of  tears, 

Our  useful  light  shall  shine  ; 
And  others  learn  to  glorify 
Our  Father's  name  divine. 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

1.    THE   CONVERT  ENTERTAINING    HOPE   OF  PAR- 
DON; AND  THE  HAPPINESS  OF  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

o^^  C.  M. 

o«#0«  Lively  Hope  and  gracious  Fear, 

1  T  WAS  a  grovelling  creature  once. 

And  basely  cleav'd  to  earth  : 
I  wanted  spirit  to  renounce 
The  clod  that  gave  me  birth. 

2  Bui  God  has  breath'd  upon  a  worm. 

And  sent  me  from  above, 
Wings,  such  as  clothe  an  angel's  form. 
The  wings  of  joy  and  love. 

3  With  these  to  Pisgah's  top  I  fly, 

And  there  delighted  stand. 
To  view  beneath  a  shining  sky 
The  spacious  promis'd  land. 

4  The  Lord  of  all  the  vast  domain 

Has  promis'd  it  to  me  ; 
The  length  and  breadth  of  all  the  plain. 
As  far  as  faith  can  see, 
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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE, 

5  How  glorious  is  my  privilege  ! 

To  thee  for  help  I  call ; 
I  stand  upon  a  mountain's  edge, 
Oh  save  me,  lest  I  fall ! 

6  Though  much  exalted  in  the  Lord, 

My  strength  is  not  my  own  ; 
Then  let  me  tremble  at  his  word, 
And  none  shall  cast  me  down. 

S.  M. 
Otju*  j^^f  which  ice  have  seen  and  heard. 


356 


H* 


1  John  i.  3. 

OW  can  a  sinner  know 
His  sins  on  earth  forgiv'n  ? 
How  can  my  gracious  Saviour  show 
My  name  inscrib'd  in  heav'n  ! 

What  we  have  felt  and  seen 
With  confidence  we  tell ; 
And  publish  to  the  sons  of  men. 
The  signs  infallible. 

We  who  in  Christ  believe 
That  he  for  us  hath  died, 
We  all  his  unknown  peace  receive, 
And  feel  his  blood  applied ! 

Exults  our  rising  soul, 
Deliver'd  of  her  load. 
And  swells  unutterably  full 
Of  glory  and  of  God. 

His  love  surpasses  far 
The  love  of  all  beneath, 
We  find  within  our  hearts,  and  dare 
The  pointless  darts  of  death. 

Stronger  than  death  or  hell 
The  sacred  pow'r  we  prove  : 
And  conqu'rors  of  the  world  we  dwell 
In  heav'n  who  dwell  in  love. 

245  u* 


357,  358  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCf:. 


357. 


(119)  P.M.    8,  8,8,  8,  8,  8,  as  112. 
Jesus  the  anchor  of  the  soul. 


1  'fW'OW  I  have  found  the  ground  wherein 

Sure  my  soul's  anchor  may  remain : 
The  love  of  God  forgiving  sin, 
Through  Jesus  crucified  and  slain. 
His  mercy  shall  unshaken  stay. 
When  heav'n  and  earth  have  passM  aw^ay. 

2  Father  !  thine  everlasting  grace 
Our  scanty  thought  surpasses  far  ; 
Thine  heart  still  melts  with  tenderness, 
Thine  arms  of  love  still  open  are  ; 

And  Jesus'  blood,  through  earth  and  skies, 
Mercy,  free,  boundless  mercy,  cries. 

3  Tho'  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  my  head, 
Tho'  strength,  and  health,  and  friends  be  gone, 
Tho'  joys  be  wither'd  all  and  dead, 

Tho'  ev'ry  comfort  be  withdrawn : 
On  this  my  steadfast  soul  relies. 
Father,  thy  mercy  never  dies. 

4  Fix'd  on  this  ground  will  I  remain, 
Tho'  my  heart  fail  and  strength  decay; 
This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain. 
When  earth's  foundations  melt  away: 
Mercy's  full  pow'r  I  then  shall  prove, 
Lov'd  with  an  everlasting  love. 

«-^  P.  M.     8,7,8,7. 

o«Jc5»    Conversion. — Jer.  xxxi.  3. 

1  f|N  the  brink  of  fi'ry  ruin, 

Justice  with  a  flaming  sword. 
Was  my  guilty  soul  pursuing. 
When  I  first  beheld  my  Lord. 

2  [Terrifi'd  with  Sinai's  thunder. 

Straight  I  flaw  to  Calvary, 
W^here  I  saw  with  Jove  and  wonder, 
Him  by  faith  who  died  for  me.] 
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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.  359 

3  "  Sinner,"  he  exclaim'd,  "  I've  lov'd  thee 

With  an  everlasting  love  ; 
Justice  has  in  me  approv'd  thee  ; 
Thou  shalt  dwell  with  me  above." 

4  Sweet  as  angels'  notes  in  heaven, 

When  to  golden  harps  they  sound, 
Is  the  voice  of  sins  forgiven, 
To  the  soul  by  satan  bound. 

5  Sweet  as  angels'  harps  in  glory, 

Was  that  heavenly  voice  to  me. 
When  I  saw  my  Lord  before  m€ 
Bleed  and  die  to  set  me  free ! 

6  Saints,  attend  with  holy  wonder  ! 

Sinners,  hear  and  sing  his  praise  ! 

'Tis  the  God  that  holds  the  thunder 

Shows  himself  the  God  of  grace  ! 

359.  L.  M. 

1  T  HEAR  a  voice  that  comes  from  far  ; 

From  Calvary  it  sounds  abroad  ; 
It  sooths  my  soul,  and  calms  my  fear  : 
It  speaks  of  pardon  bought  with  blood, 

2  And  is  it  true,  that  many  fly 

The  sound  that  bids  my  soul  rejoice  ; 
And  rather  choose  in  sin  to  die. 

Than  turn  an  ear  to  mercy's  voice  ! 

3  Alas,  for  those  ! — the  day  is  near. 

When  mercy  will  be  heard  no  more  ; 
Then  will  they  ask  in  vain  to  hear 

The  voice  they  would  not  hear  before. 

4  With  such,  I  own,  I  once  appear'd. 

But  now  I  know  how  great  their  loss ; 
For  sweeter  sounds  were  never  heard 
Than  mercv  utters  from  the  cross. 

247" 


360,  361  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

""^''  The  joy  oj  conversion  from  sin, 

1  TMTHEN  God  reveal'd  his  gracious  name, 

And  chang'd  my  mournful  state, 
My  rapture  seem'd  a  pleasing  dream, 
The  grace  appear'd  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess  ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains. 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 

3  "Great  is  thy  work,"  my  neighbors  cried, 

And  own'd  thy  pow'r  divine  ; 
"Great is  thy  work,"  my  heart  replied, 
"And  be  the  glory  thine." 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies. 

Can  give  us  day  for  night; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

5  Let  those,  that  sow  in  sadness,  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come  ; 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great, 
And  shout  the  blessings  home. 

o^l  ('^^36)     S.  M. 

oOl.*  The  pleasures  of  Conversion. 

1  XXOW  various  and  how  new 

Are  thy  compassions.  Lord  ! 
Each  morning  shall  thy  mercies  shew, 
Each  night  thy  love  record. 

2  Thy  goodness,  like  the  sun, 
Dawn'd  on  our  early  days. 

Ere  infant  reason  had  begun 
To  form  our  lips  to  praise. 

3  Each  object  we  beheld 
Gave  pleasure  to  our  eyes  ; 

And  nature  all  our  senses  held 
In  bands  of  sweet  surprise. 

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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.  362,  363 

4  But  pleasures  more  refin'd 
Awaited  that  blest  day, 

When  light  arose  upon  our  mind 
To  chase  our  sins  away. 

5  How  various  and  how  new 
Are  thy  compassions,  Lord  ! 

Eternity  thy  truth  shall  shew, 
And  all  thy  love  record. 

„„„  "(117)     C.   M. 

«ju^«*  Joy  for  salvation. 

1  C  ALYATION,  O  the  joyful  sound  ! 

'Tis  music  to  our  ears ; 
A  sov'reign  balm  for  ev'ry  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay  : 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heav'nly  day. 

3  Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around  ; 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 

Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

C.  M. 

^^^*      Mj  in  the  Holy  Ghost.— Luke  i.  46. 

1  IVTY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord, 

My  spirit  doth  rejoice 
In  God,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God  ; 
I  hear  his  joyful  voice. 

2  I  need  not  go  abroad  for  joy, 

W^ho  have  a  feast  at  home  ; 
My  sighs  are  now  turn'd  into  songs, — 
The  Comforter  is  come. 

3  Down  from  on  high,  the  blessed  Dove 

Is  come  into  my  breast. 
To  witness  God's  eternal  love  ; 
This  is  my  heav'nly  feast. 

4  There  is  a  stream  that  issues  forth 

From  God's  eternal  throne, 
249 


304,  365  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

And  from  the  Lamb,  a  living  stream, 
Clear  as  the  crystal  stone. 

5  That  stream  doth  water  paradise  ; 
It  makes  the  angels  sing  ; 
One  cordial  drop  revives  my  heart  ; 
Hence  all  my  joys  do  spring. 

L.  M. 
304r«     Repentance  and  free  Pardon;  or,  Justification 
and  Sanctification. 

1  "OLEST  is  the  man,  for  ever  bless'd. 

Whose  guilt  is  pardon'd  by  his  God, 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confess'd. 
And  cover'd  with  his  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  not  his  iniquities. 

He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 
And  not  on  works,  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free, 
His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 

With  deep  repentance  well  agree. 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 
That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins  ! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 
Through  his  whole  life  appears  and  shines. 

^a^  L.  M. 

ooo*    Happy  in  the  Salvation  of  God. — Psalm  xlvi.  4. 

1  JNDULGENT  God  !  to  Thee  I  raise 

My  spirit  fraught  with  j  )y  and  praise  : 
Grateful  I  bow  before  thy  throne, 
My  debt  of  mercy  there  to  own. 

2  Rivers  descending,  Lord  !  from  Thee, 
Perpetual  glide  to  solace  me  : 

Their  varied  virtues  to  rehearse, 
Demands  an  everlasting  verse.  - 
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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  366 

3  And  yet  there  is,  beyond  the  rest, 
One  stream — the  widest  and  the  best — 
Salvation!  Lo,  the  purple  flood 

Rolls  rich  with  my  Redeemer's  blood. 

4  I  taste — delight  succeeds  to  wo ; 

I  bathe — no  waters  cleanse  me  so  : 
Such  joy  and  purity  to  share, 
I  would  remain  enraptur'd  there. 

5  Till  death  shall  give  this  soul  to  know 
The  fulness  sought  in  vain  below  ; — 
The  fulness  of  that  boundless  sea 
Whence  flow'd  the  river  down  to  me. 

6  My  soul — with  such  a  scene  in  view — 
Bids  mortal  joys  a  glad  adieu  ; 

Nor  dreads  a  few  chastising  woes 
Sent  with  such  love — so  soon  to  close. 

^^^*  The  New  Convert. 

1  ^T^HE  new-born  child  of  gospel  grace. 

Like  some  fair  tree  when  summer's  nigh, 
Beneath  Emmanuel's  shining  face. 
Lifts  up  his  blooming  branch  on  high. 

2  No  fear  he  feels,  he  sees  no  foes, 
No  conflict  yet  his  faith  employs. 
Nor  has  he  learnt  to  whom  he  owes 
The  strength  and  peace  his  soul  enjoys. 

3  But  sin  soon  darts  its  cruel  sting. 
And  comforts  sinking  day  by  day  ; 
What  seem'd  his  own,  a  self- fed  spring, 
Proves  but  a  brook  that  glides  away. 

4  When  Gideon  arm'd  his  numerous  host, 
The  Lord  soon  made  his  numbers  less: 
And  said,  lest  Israel  vainly  boast, 
"My  arm  procured  me  this  success." 

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367  CHRISTIAN     EXPERIENCE. 

5  Thus  will  he  bring  our  spirits  down, 
And  draw  our  ebbing  comforts  low, 
That  saved  by  grace,  but  not  our  own. 
We  may  not  claim  the  praise  we  owe. 


367. 


(259)     S.  M. 
Heavenly  joy  on  earth. 


r^OME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  your  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord. 
Whilst  ye  surround  the  throne. 

Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 
Who  never  knew  our  God: 
But  servants  of  the  heav'nly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

The  God,  who  rules  on  high. 
Who  all  the  earth  surveys, 
W^ho  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky. 
And  calms  the  roaring  seas  : 

This  awful  God  is  ours. 
Our  Father  and  our  love  ; 
He  will  send  down  his  heav'nly  pow'rs. 
To  carry  us  above. 

There  we  shall  see  his  face, 
And  never,  never  sin  ! 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

Yea,  and  before  we  rise 
To  that  immortal  state. 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below. 
Celestial  fruit  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  ev'ry  tear  be  dry  : 
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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.  368,369 

We're  marching  through  Immanuers  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 


368, 


(262)     L.  M. 
The  privileges  of  the  sons  of  God. 


1  IVOT  all  the  noblest  of  the  earth, 

Who  boast  the  honors  of  their  birth. 
Such  real  dignity  can  claim, 
As  those  who  bear  the  Christian's  name. 

2  To  them  the  privilege  is  giv'n. 

To  be  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heav'n  ; 
Sons  of  the  God  who  reigns  on  high. 
And  heirs  of  joy  beyond  the  sky. 

3  His  will  he  makes  them  early  know, 
And  teaches  their  young  feet  to  go  ; 
Whispers  instruction  to  their  minds. 
And  on  their  hearts  his  precepts  binds. 

4  Their  daily  wants  his  hands  supply  : 
Their  steps  he  guards  with  watchful  eye  ; 
Leads  them  from  earth  to  heav'n  above,' 
And  crowns  them  with  eternal  love. 

5  If  I've  the  honor.  Lord  !  to  be 
One  of  this  num'rous  family  : 
On  me  the  gracious  gift  bestow. 
To  call  thee  Abba,  Father,  too. 

6  So  may  my  conduct  ever  prove 
My  filial  piety  and  love  ! 

Whilst  all  my  brethren  clearly  trace 
Their  Father's  likeness  on  my  face.    - 

QfiQ  (-6^)     C.  M. 

The  pleasures  of  a  pure  conscience. 

1  f\  happy  soul  that  lives  on  high  ! 

While  men  lie  grov'ling  here. 
His  hopes  are  fix'd  above  the  sky, 
And  faith  forbids  his  fear. 

2  His  conscience  knows  no  secret  stings ; 

While  grace  and  joy  combine 

253  .  V 


370  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

To  form  a  life,  whose  holy  springs 
Are  hidden  and  divine. 

3  He  waits  in  secret  on  his  God : 

His  God  in  secret  sees; 
Let  earth  be  all  in  arms  abroad, 
He  dwells  in  heav'nly  peace. 

4  His  pleasures  rise  from  things  unseen, 

Beyond  this  world  of  time, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  ears  have  been. 
Nor  thoughts  of  mortals  climb. 

5  He  looks  to  heav'n's  eternal  hill. 

To  meet  that  glorious  day, 
When  Christ  his  promise  shall  fulfil, 
And  call  his  soul  away. 

370.     '  (268)     S.  M. 

1  "l^HEN  gloomy  thoughts  and  fears 

The  trembling  heart  invade, 
And  all  the  face  of  nature  wears 
A  universal  shade : 

2  Religion  can  assuage 
The  tempest  of  the  soul ; 

And  ev'ry  fear  shall  lose  its  rage 
At  her  divine  control. 

3  Through  life's  bewilder'd  way, 
Her  hand  unerring  leads  ; 

And  o'er  the  path  her  heav'nly  ray 
A  cheering  lustre  sheds. 

4  When  reason,  tir'd  and  blind. 
Sinks  helpless  and  afraid  ; 

Thou  blest  supporter  of  the  mind, 
How  pow'rful  is  thine  aid ! 

5  O  let  me  feel  thy  pow'r. 
And  find  thy  sweet  relief. 

To  brighten  ev'ry  gloomy  hour, 
And  soften  ev'ry  grief. 
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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.  371,  372 

^*     The  glorious  prospects  of  faith. 

'T^HERE  is  a  glorious  world  on  high, 

Resplendent  with  eternal  day  ; 
Faith  views  the  blissful  prospect  nigh, 
While  God's  own  word  reveals  the  way. 

2  There  shall  the  fav'rites  of  the  Lord 

With  never-fading  lustre  shine  ; 
Surprising  honor  !  vast  reward  ! 
Conferred  on  man  by  love  divine. 

3  How  blest  are  those,  how  truly  wise. 

Who  learn  and  keep  the  sacred  road  ! 
Happy  the  men,  whom  heav'n  employs 
To  turn  rebellious  hearts  to  God. 

4  To  win  them  from  the  fatal  way 

Where  erring  folly  thoughtless  roves  ; 
And  that  blest  righteousness  display, 
Which  Jesus  taught  and  God  approves. 

5  The  shining  firmament  shall  fade,     . 

And  sparkling. stars  resign  their  light : 
But  these  shall  know  nor  change  nor  shade. 
For  ever  fair,  for  ever  bright. 

6  On  wings  of  faith  and  strong  desire, 

O  may  our  spirits  daily  rise ; 
And  reach  at  last  the  shining  choir, 
In  the  bright  mansions  of  the  skies  ! 

372.  (304)     C.  M. 

1  "jlXAPPY  the  man,  whose  wishes  climb 

To  mansions  in  the  skies  ! 
He  looks  on  all  the  joys  of  time 
With  undesiring  eyes. 

2  In  vain  soft  pleasure  spreads  her  charms. 

And  throws  her  silken  chain  ; 
And  wealth  and  fame  invite  his  arms, 
And  tempt  his  ear  in  vain. 
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3  He  knows  that  all  these  glitt'ring  things 

Must  yield  to  sure  decay  ; 
And  sees  on  time's  extended  wini;s 
How  swift  they  flee  away ! 

4  To  things  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

A  beam  of  sacred  light 
Directs  his  view;  his  prospects  rise 
All  permanent  and  bright. 

5  His  hopes  are  fix'd  on  joys  to  come : 

Those  blissful  scenes  on  high 
Shall  flourish  in  immortal  bloom, 
When  time  and  nature  die. 

2.    COMMUNION  WITH   CHRIST,   AND   LOVE   TO   HIM 
Q)^Q  CM. 

^  '  ^»      Christ  preciou^--l  Pet.  ii.  7. 

1  "JXOW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 

In  a  believer's  ear  ! 
It  sooths  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary,  rest. 

3  By  him,  my  pray'rs  acceptance  gain, 

Although  with  sin  defil'd  ; 
Satan  accuses  me  in  vain, 
And  I  am  own'd  a  child. 

4  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

5  Till  then,  I  would  thy  love  pru  I  aim, 

With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  niv  soul  in  death. 


CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  374,  375 

.^^  .  A.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7. 

**  •  *•  Sitting  at  Jesus'  feet. 

1  C.WEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessings, 

Which  before  the  cross  I  spend  ; 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing. 
From  the  sinner's  dying  Friend. 

2  Love  and  grief  my  heart  dividing. 

With  my  tears  his  feet  I'll  bathe  ; 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding. 
Life  deriving  from  his  death.  , 

3  Truly  blessed  is  this  station — 

Low  before  his  cross  I'll  lie  ; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 
Floating  in  his  languid  eye. 

4  Here  I'll  sit — forever  viewing 

Mercy  streaming  in  his  blood  : 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewing. 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

375.  C.  M. 

1  l^AR  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee, 

From  strife  and  tumult  far; 
From  scenes  where  Satan  wages  still 
His  most  successful  war. 

2  The  calm  retreat,  the  silent  shade. 

With  pray'r  and  praise  agree  : 
And  seem  by  thy  sweet  bounty  made. 
For  those  who  follow  thee. 

3  Then  if  thy  Spirit  touch  the  soul, 

And  grace  her  mean  abode. 
Oh,  with  what  peace,  and  joy,  and  love. 
She  does  commune  with  God  ! 

4  There  like  the  nightingale,  she  pours 

Her  solitary  lays  ; 
Nor  asks  a  witness  of  her  song, 
Nor  thirsts  for  human  praise. 

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^■Tfi  C.  M. 

•*  '  "•  Evening  twilight. 

1  T  LOVE  to  steal  awhile  away 

From  every  curab'ring  care, 
And  spend  the  hours  of  setting  day 
In  humble,  grateful  prayer. 

2  I  love  in  solitude  to  shed 

The  penitential  tear. 
And  all  His  promises  to  plead, 
Where  none  but  God  can  hear. 

3  I  love  to  think  on  mercies  past, 

And  future  good  implore,    " 
And  all  my  cares  and  sorrows  cast 
On  him  whom  I  adore. 

4  I  love  by  faith  to  take  a  view 

Of  brighter  scenes  in  heav'n  ; 
The  prospect  doth  my  strength  renew, 
While  here  by  tempests  driv'n. 

5  Thus,  when  life's  toilsome  day  is  o'er, 

May  its  departing  ray 
Be  calm  as  this  impressive  hour, 
And  lead  to  endless  day. 

^^^  P.  M.    8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8. 

'^  ^  •  •    For  closer  communion  with  God. — Ps.  x: 

1  nn HOU  Shepherd  of  Israel  divine, 

Thou  joy  and  desire  of  my  heart, 
For  closer  communion  I  pine, 

I  long  to  reside  where  thou  art : 
The  pasture  I  languish  to  find, 

Where  all,  who  their  Shepherd  obey, 
Are  fed,  on  thy  bosom  reclin'd. 

And  screen'd  from  the  heat  of  the  day. 

2  Ah  !  show  me  that  happiest  place, 

The  place  of  thy  people's  abode, 
Where  saints  in  an  ecstacy  gaze, 
And  hang  on  a  crucified  God  : 
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Thy  love  for  a  sinner  declare, 

Thy  passion  and  death  on  the  tree  ; 

My  spirit  to  Calvary  bear, 

To  suffer  and  triumph  with  thee. 

3  'Tis  there  with  the  lambs  of  thy  flock, 

There  only  I  covet  to  rest, 
To  lie  at  the  foot  of  the  Rock, 

Or  rise  to  be  hid  in  thy  breast ; 
'Tis  there  I  would  always  abide, 

And  never  a  moment  depart ; 
Conceal'd  in  the  cleft  of  thy  side, 

Eternally  held  in  thy  heart. 

Q^Q  C  M. 

^''^*  Jobxxiii.  3. 

1  ^^H,  that  I  knew  the  secret  place, 

Where  I  might  find  my  God  ? 
Pd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face. 
And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  I'd  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise. 

What  sorrows  I  sustain  ; 
How  grace  decays,  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God ; 
I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake. 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal  my  broken  bones  ; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress. 

And  banish  every  fear  ; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace. 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

379.  C.  M. 

1   f^H,  could  I  find  from -day  to  day, 
A  nearness  to  my  God  : 
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Then  should  my  hours  glide  sweet  away, 
And  lean  upon  his  word. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day  ; 
In  joys  the  world  can  never  give. 
Nor  ever  take  away. 

3  O  Jesus,  come  and  rule  my  heart. 

And  make  me  wholly  thine, 
That  I  may  never  more  depart. 
Nor  grieve  thy  love  divine. 

4  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  breath, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore  ; 
And  when  my  flesh  dissolves  in  death. 
My  soul  shall  love  thee  more. 

P.  M.     8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8. 
380«     None  upon  earth  I  desire  beside  thee. 
Psahii  Ixxiii.  25. 

1  TTOW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 

When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see  ; 
Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds,  and  sweet  flowers. 
Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  with  me  ; 
The  midsummer's-sun  shines  but  dim. 
The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay  ; 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 
December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

2  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume. 
And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice  ; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom. 
And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice  : 

I  should  were  he  always  so  nigh. 
Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear  ; 
No  mortal  so  happy  as  I, 
My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  I)Gholding  his  face. 
My  all  to  his  pleasure  resign'd ; 
No  changes  of  season  or  place. 
Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind  : 

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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  381 

While  bless'd  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 
A  palace  a  toy  would  appear  ; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 
If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 
If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song  ; 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine. 
And  why  are  my  winters  so  long? 
O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 
Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore  ; 
Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high, 
Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 

381,  L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  thy  boundless  love  to  me,' 

No  thought  can  reach,  no  tongue  declare ; 
O  knit  my  thankful  heart  fo  thee, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  there. 

* 

2  O  grant  that  nothing  in  my  soul 

May  dwell,  but  thy  pure  love  alone! 
O  may  thy  love  possess  me  whole  ! 
My  joy,  my  treasure  and  my  crown. 

3  O  love,  how  cheering  is  thy  ray  ! 

All  pain  before  thy  presence  flies; 
Care,  anguish,  sorrow,  melt  away. 
Where'er  thy  healing  beams  arise. 

4  Unwearied  may  I  this  pursue. 

Dauntless  to  the  high  prize  aspire ; 
Hourly  within  my  soul  renew 

This  holy  flame,  this  heavenly  fire. 

5  Still  let  thy  love  point  out  my  way  ; 

How  wondrous  tilings  thy  love  hath  wrought  \ 
Still  lead  me,  lest  I  go  astray  : 

Direct  my  word,  inspire  my  thought. 

6  In  suff'ering  be  thy  love  my  peace. 

In  weakness  be  thy  love  my  power, 
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382,  383       cHRisTiAx  experience. 

And  when  the  storms  of  life  shall  cease, 
Receive  me  in  the  trying  hour. 

382«  P.  M.     8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6. 

Bui  hi»  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord,  and  in  his  law 
doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. — Psalm  i.  2. 


1  IJOW  happy,  gracious  Lord,  are  we  ! 

-■■  Divinely  drawn  to  follow  thee  : 

Whose  hours  divided  are. 
Betwixt  the  mount  and  multitude  : 
Our  day  is  spent  in  doing  good. 

Our  night  in  praise  and  pray'r. 

2  With  us  no  melancholy  void ; 
No  moment  lingers  unemploy'd, 

Or  unimprov'd  below  :  •  " 

Our  weariness  of  life  is  gone, 
Who  live  to  serve  our  God  alone, 

And  only  thee  to  know. 

3  The  winter's  night  and  summer's  day, 
Glide  imperceptibly  away, 

Too  short  to  sing  thy  praise  ; 
Too  few  we  find  the  happy  hours, 
And  haste  to  join  those  heav'nly  pow'rs. 

In  everlasting  lays. 

4  With  all  who  chant  thy  name  on  high, 
And  holy,  holy,  holy,  cry,  ' 

A  bright  harmonious  throng  ! 
We  long  thy  praises  to  repeat. 
And  ceaseless  sing  around  thy  seat 

The  new  eternal  song. 

Desiring  Communion  with  God. 

1    IVf  Y  rising  soul,  with  strong  desires, 
To  perfect  happiness  aspires. 
With  steady  steps  would  tread  the  road, 
That  leads  to  heaven — that  leads  to  God. 
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2  I  thirst  to  drink  unmingled  love 
From  the  pure  fountain-head  above  ; 
My  dearest  Lord,  I  long  to  be 
Empty'd  of  sin  and  full  of  thee. 

3  For  thee  I  pant,  for  thee  I  burn ; 
Art  thou  withdrawn?  again  return, 
Nor  let  me  be  the  first  to  say, 

Thou  wilt  not  hear  when  sinners  pray. 

384.  L.  M. 

1  T  THIRST,  thou  wounded  lamb  of  God, 

To  wash  me  in  thy  cleansing  blood ; 
To  dwell  within  thy  wounds ;  then  pain 
Is  sweet,  and  life  or  death  is  gain. 

2  Take  my  poor  heart,  and  let  it  be 
For  ever  clos'd  to  all  but  thee ! 

Seal  thou  my  breast,  and  let  me  wear 
That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

3  How  blest  are  they  who  still  abide. 
Close  shelter'd  in  thy  bleeding  side  ! 
Who  life  and  strength  from  thence  derive, 
And  by  thee  move,  and  in  "thee  live. 

4  What  are  our  works  but  sin  and  death. 
Till  thou  thy  quick'ning  Spirit  breathe  ? 
Thou  giv'st  the  power  thy  grace  to  move, 
O  wondrous  grace  !  O  boundless  love ! 

5  How  can  it  be,  thou  heavenly  King, 
That  thou  shouldst  us  to  glory  bring ; 
Make  slaves  the  partners  of  thy  throne, 
Deck'd  with  a  never-fading  crown  ? 

6  Ah  !  Lord,  enlarge  our  scanty  thought, 
To  know  the  wonders  thou  hast  wrought, 
Unloose  our  stamm'ring  tongues  to  tell 
Thy  love  immense,  unsearchable  ! 

q«  »  C.  M. 

•^^•^^  Love  to  Christ.— John  xxi.  15. 

1    W\0  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord  ? 
Behold  ray  heart,  and  see : 
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And  turn  each  cursed  idol  out, 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Do  not  I  love  thee  from  my  soul  ? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love  : 
Dead  be  my  heart  to  ev'ry  joy, 
Which  thou  dost  not  approve. 

3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear  ? 
Doth  not  ^ach  pulse  with  pleasure  beat 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear  ? 

4  Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock, 

I  would  disdain  to  feed  ? 
Hast  thou  a  foe,  before  whose  face 
I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ? 

5  Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord, 

But  O,  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys. 
That  I  may  love  thee  more. 

a(50«  Jesus  precious. — 1  Pet.  ii.  7. 

1  "OLEST  Jesus,  when  my  soaring  thoughts 

O'er  all  thy  graces  rove. 
Now  is  my  soul  in  transport  lost — 
In  wonder,  joy,  and  love  ! 

2  Not  softest  strains  can  charm  mine  ears. 

Like  thy  beloved  name  ; 
Nor  aught  beneath  the  skies  inspire 
My  heart  with  equal  flame. 

3  Where'er  I  look,  my  wond'ring  eyes 

Unnumber'd  blessings  see; 
But  what  is  life,  with  all  its  bliss, 
If  once  compared  to  thee  ? 

4  Hast  thou  a  rival  in  my  breast? 

Search,  Lord,  for  thou  canst  tell; 
If  aught  can  raise  my  passions  thus, 
Or  please  my  soul  so  well. 
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5  No,  thou  art  precious  to  my  heart, 

My  portion  and  my  joy  ; 
For  ever  let  thy  boundless  grace 
My  sweetest  thoughts  employ. 

6  When  nature  faints,  around  my  bed 

Let  thy  bright  glories  shine  ; 
And  death  shall  all  his  terrors  lose. 
In  raptures  so  divine. 

^^^  P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 

"^  •  •         Lovest  thou  me  ? — John  xxi.  16. 

1  TXARK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord ; 

'Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word  : 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee  : 
"  Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ? 

2  "  I  deliver'd  thee  when  bound, 

And,  when  bleeding  heal'd  thy  wound. 
Sought  thee  wand'ring,  set  thee  right, 
Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare  ? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be. 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  "  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love. 
Higher  than  the  heights  above  ; 
Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath — 
Free  and  faithful — strong  as  death. 

5  ^'Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon. 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done  ; 
Partner  of  my  throne  shall  be. 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ?  " 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore ; 

O  for  grace  to  love  thee  more  ! 

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Qfifi  ^*    ^• 

^®^*       Livi7ig  to  Christ.— Fhil  i.  21. 

1  T  .ET  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road 

That  leads  the  soul  away  from  God  ; 
This  happiness,  dear  Lord,  be  mine, 
To  live  and  die  entirely  thine. 

2  On  Christ  by  faith  my  soul  would  live 
From  him,  my  life,  my  all  receive  ; 
To  him  devote  my  fleeting  hours, 
Serve  him  alone  with  all  my  pow'rs. 

3  Christ  is  my  everlasting  all, 
To  him  I  look,  on  him  I  call ; 
He  will  my  ev'ry  want  supply. 
In  time  and  through  eternity. 

4  Soon  will  the  Lord,  my  life,  appear  ; 
Soon  shall  I  end  my  trials  here  ; 
Leave  sin  and  sorrow,  death  and  pain  ; 
To  live  is  Christ — to  die  is  gain. 

5  Soon  will  the  saints  in  glory  meet ; 
Soon  walk  through  ev'ry  golden  street^ 
And  sing  on  ev'ry  blissful  plain. 

To  live  is  Christ,  to  die  is  gain. 

QftO  (^*^^)      ^-   ^^• 

00*f«        jif^^  Christian  panting  for  God. 

1  ^T^REAT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim  : 

Be  thou  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ! 
The  glories,  that  compose  thy  name. 
Stand  all  engag'd  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise, 

Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God  ! 
And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties. 

Thy  child  and  servant,  bought  with  blocd. 

3  With  heart  and  eyes,  and  lifted  hands. 

For  thee  I  long,  for  thee  I  look, 
Ae  travellers  in  thirsty  lands 

Pant  for  the  cooling  water-brook. 

4  Ev'n  life  itself,  without  thy  love. 

No  lasting  pleasure  can  afford  : 
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Yea,  'twould  a  tiresome  burden  prove, 
If  I  were  banishM  from  thee,  Lord. 

5  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice. 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
Throughout  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

^iF\j»     Love  to  Christ  present  or  absent. 

1  f\P  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know, 

Jesus,  thy  love  exceeds  the  rest ; 
Love,  the  best  blessing  here  below, 
The  highest  rapture  of  the  blest. 

2  While  we  are  held  in  thine  embrace, 
There's  not  a  thought  attempts  to  rove  ; 
Each  smile  that's  seen  upon  thy  face. 
Fixes,  and  charms,  and  fires  our  love. 

3  When  of  thine  absence  we  complain, 
And  long,  and  weep,  and  humbly  pray ; 
There's  a  strange  pleasure  in  the  pain, — 
Those  tears  are  sweet  which  mourn  thy  stay. 

4  When  round  thy  courts  by  day  we  rove, 
Or  ask  the  watchman  of  the  night 

For  some  kind  tidings  from  above, 
Thy  very  name  creates  delight. 

5  Jesus,  our  God,  descend  and  come; 
Our  eyes  would  dwell  upon  thy  face ; 
'Tis  heav'n  to  see  our  Lord  at  home, 
And  feel  the  presence  of  his  grace. 


391. 


P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 
Love  of  Jesus. 


1  T  OVE  divine,  how  sweet  the  sound  ! 

May  the  theme  on  earth  abound : 
May  the  hearts  of  saints  below. 
With  the  sacred  rapture  glow  ! 

2  Love  amazing,  large  and  free. 
Love  unknown,  to  think  on  me  ! 

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392  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Let  that  love  upon  me  shine, 
Saviour,  with  its  beams  divine. 

3  Better  than  earth's  gilded  toys, 
Or  an  age  of  carnal  joys  ; 
Better  far  than  Ophir's  gold, 
Love  that  never  can  be  told. 

4  Better  than  this  life  of  mine, 
Saviour,  is  thy  love  divine  : 
Drop  the  veil,  and  let  me  see 
Rivers  of  this  love  in  thee. 

5  While  in  Mesech's  tents  I  stay. 
Love  divine  shall  tune  my  lay ; 
When  I  soar  to  bliss  above, 
Still  I'll  praise  a  Saviour's  love. 

^^A.  rpj^^  Christian's  Choice. 

1  nPHOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God  ! 

Soon  as  I  know  thy  way. 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  word, 
And  suffers  no  delay. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heav'nly  truth. 

And  glory  in  my  choice; 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 
Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 

I  set  before  mine  eyes ; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 

4  Whene'er  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways  ; 
Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  commands. 
And  trust  thy  pard'ning  grace. 

5  Now  I  am  thine,  for  ever  thine  : 

O  save  thy  servant.  Lord  ! 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding-place. 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 

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6  Thou  hast  inclin'd  this  heart  of  mine 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfil; 
And  thus  till  mortal  life  shall  end 
Would  1  perform  thy  will. 

393.  (311)     C.  M. 

1  Tl/^HILE  thee  I  seek,  protecting  pow'r  ! 

Be  my  vain  wishes  stilPd  ; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  fiU'd. 

2  Thy  love  the  pow'rs  of  thought  bestow'd  : 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar ; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flow'd  : 
That  mercy  I  adore. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see  ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  bestow'd  by  thee. 

4  In  ev'ry  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  ev'ry  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  pray'r. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favor'd  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill : 
Resign'd,  when  storms  of  sorrow  low'r. 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will.  ~ 

6  My  lifted  eye,  without  a  tear. 

The  low'ring  storm  shall  see ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear  : 
That  heart  will  rest  on  thee  ! 

004  (312)     L.  M. 

**^"*«  Confidence  in  God, 

1   i^UR  Father,  thron'd  above  the  sky. 

To  thee  our  empty  hands  we  spread ; 
Thy  children  at  thy  footstool  lie. 
And  ask  thy  blessings  on  their  head. 
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2  With  cheerful  hope  and  filial  fear, 

In  that  august  and  precious  name, 
By  thee  ordain'd,  we  now  draw  near, 
And  would  the  prorais'd  blessing  claim. 

3  Does  not  an  earthly  parent  hear 

The  cravings  of  his  famish'd  son  ? 
Will  he  reject  the  filial  pray'r, 

Or  mock  him  with  a  cake  of  stone  ? 

4  Our  heav'nly  Father,  how  much  more 

Will  thy  divine  compassions  rise  ; 
And  open  thy  unbounded  store, 
To  satisfy  thy  children's  cries  ? 

5  Yes,  we  will  ask,  and  seek,  and  press 

For  gracious  audience  at  thy  seat ; 
Still  hoping,  waiting  for  success, 
If  persevering  to  entreat. 

6  For  Jesus  in  his  faithful  word 

The  upright  supplicant  has  blest ; 
And  all  thy  saints  with  one  accord 
The  prevalence  of  pray'r  attest. 


395. 


3.    DOUBTS   AND   FEARS. 
L.    M. 

Hidings  of  God's  face. 


1  TJAPPY  the  hours,  the  golden  days. 

When  I  could  call  my  Jesus  mine, 
And  sit,  and  view  his  smiling  face. 
And  melt  in  pleasures  all  divine. 

2  But  now  he's  gone,  (0  mighty  wo  !) 
Gone  from  my  soul  and  hides  his  love  ! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  griev'd  him  so. 
The  sins  that  forc'd  him  to  remove  ! 

3  Yet  let  my  hope  look  through  my  tears. 
And  spy  afar  his  rolling  throne. 

His  chariot  through  the  cleaving  spheres 
Shall  bring  the  bright  Beloved  down. 
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4  Swift  as  a  roe  flies  o'er  the  hills, 
My  soul  springs  out  to  meet  him  high  : 
Then  shall  the  conqu'ror  turn  his  wheels 
And  climb  the  mansions  of  the  sky. 

Oif  0«     Q  ff^^f  J  ^gj,g  ^^  ^^  months  past ! — Job  xxix.  '2. 

1  gWEET  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 
The  Saviour's  pardoning  blood, 
Applied  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 


o 


Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  reveal'd, 
His  praises  tun'd  my  tongue ; 

And,  when  the  evening  shades  prevailed, 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  vain  the  tempter  spread  his  wiles, 

The  world  no  more  could  charm  ; 
I  liv'd  upon  my  Saviour's  smiles. 
And  lean'd  upon  his  arm. 

4  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glory  shine; 
And,  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  call'd  each  promise  mine. 

5  Then  to  his  saints  I  often  spoke 

Of  what  his  love  had  done  ; 
But  now  my  heart  is  almost  broke, 
For  all  my  joys  are  gone. 

6  Now  when  the  evening  shade  prevails, 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns ; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

7  My  prayers  are  now  a  chatt'ring  noise, 

For  Jesus  hides  his  face  ! 
I  read,  the  promise  meets  my  eyes, 
But  will  not  reach  my  case. 
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8  Now  satan  threatens  to  prevail, 
And  make  my  soul  his  prey  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  thy  mercies  cannot  fail, 
O,  come  without  delay  ! 

^Q^  P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 

***"•  Lovest  thou  me  ? 

1  9npiS  a  point  I  long  to  know  ; 

Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought ; 
Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no? 
Am  I  his  or  am  I  not? 

2  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus  ? 

Why  this  dull,  this  lifeless  frame  ? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse. 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name  ! 

3  [Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 
Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove, 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain. 

If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love  ? 

4  When  I  turn  mine  eyes  within, 
All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild  : 
Fill'd  with  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child  ? 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 
Sin  is  mix'd  with  all  I  do ; 
You  that  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Tell  me,  is  it  thus  with  you  ?] 

6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will. 
Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall ; 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel. 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all ! 

7  Could  I  joy  his  saints  to  meet. 
Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorr'd, 
Find,  at  times,  the  promise  sweet. 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord  ? 

8  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case  ! 
Thou  who  art  thy  people's  sun, 

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Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 
If  it  be  indeed  begun. 
9  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 
If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray ; 
If  I  have  not  lov'd  before. 
Help  me  to  begin  to  day. 

tjsjo*     yy^g  Complaint  under  Darkness. 

1  "OEJOICE  in  God,  the  word  commands, 

And  fain  would  I  obey ; 
Yet  still  my  spirit  lingering  stands. 
While  doubts  impede  my  way. 

2  How  can  my  soul  exult  for  joy, 

Which  feels  this  load  of  sin  ? 
And  how  can  praise  my  tongue  employ, 
While  darkness  reigns  within? 

3  Whence  should  my  lips  give  rapture  birth 

When  I  no  rapture  feel? 
Or  how  should  notes  of  heavenly  mirth, 
Sound  from  a  breast  of  steel  ? 

4  If  falling  tears  and  rising  sighs, 

In  triumph  share  a  part ; 
Then,  Lord,  behold  these  streaming  eyes, 
And  search  this  bleeding  heart! 

5  My  soul  forgets  to  use  her  wings  ; 

My  harp  neglected  lies  ; 
For  sin  has  broken  all  her  strings, 
And  guilt  shuts  out  my  joys. 

6  The  power,  the  sweetness,  of  thy  voice, 

Alone  my  heart  can  move  ; 
Make  me  in  Christ  my  Lord  rejoice. 
And  melt  my  soul  to  love. 

QQQ  P-  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 

o«7«7«       Q^^^  cfoM?n,  yet  hoping. — Ps.  xlii.  5. 

1   f\  MY  soul,  what  means  this  sadness? 

Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  ? 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turn'd  to  gladness, 
Bid  thy  restless  fears  be  gone ; 
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Look  to  Jesus, 


And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 

2  What  tho'  satan's  strong  temptations 

Vex  and  grieve  thee  day  by  day  ! 
And  thy  sinful  inclinations 

Often  fill  thee  with  dismay  ? 
Thou  shalt  conquer, 
Thro'  the  lamb's  redeeming  blood. 

3  Tho'  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 

From  without  and  from  within, 
Jesus  saith  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 

But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin  : 
He  is  faithful 
To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

4  Tho'  distresses  now  attend  thee. 

And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road, 
His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee  ; 

Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God  ! 
Therefore  praise  him — 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

5  O  that  I  could  now  adore  him 

Like  the  heavenly  host  above, 
Who  for  ever  bow  before  him, 

And  unceasing,  sing  his  love  ! 
Happy  songsters! 
When  shall  I  your  chorus  join  ? 

4-00  ^'  ^^' 

^\j\f  Doubting  Christian. 

TJNCERTAIN  how  the  way  to  find 

Which  to  salvation  led, 
I  list'ned  long,  with  anxious  mind. 
To  hear  what  others  said. 

When  some  of  joys  and  comforts  told, 
I  fear'd  that  I  was  wrong; 

For  I  was  stupid,  dead,  and  cold — 
Had  neither  joy  nor  song. 

Of  fierce  temptations  others  talk'd, 
Of  anguish  and  dismay  ; 
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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.  401 

Thro'  what  distresses  they  had  walk'd. 
Before  they  found  the  way. 

4  Ah!  then  I  thought  my  hopes  were  vain, 

For  I  had  lived  at  ease ; 
I  wish'd  for  all  my  fears  again, 
To  make  me  more  like  these. 

5  I  had  my  wish — the  Lord  disclos'd 

The  evils  of  my  heart ; 
And  left  my  naked  soul  expos'd 
To  Satan's  fiery  dart. 

6  Alas  !  "I  now  must  give  it  up," 

I  cried  in  deep  despair  ; 
How  could  I  dream  of  drawing  hope 
From  what  I  cannot  bear  ! 

7  Again  my  Saviour  brought  me  aid. 

And  w^hen  he  set  me  free, 
"  Trust  simply  on  my  word,"  he  said, 
"  And  leave  the  rest  to  me.  " 

*^^*  Hating  Sin. 

1  f\  COULD  I  find  some  peaceful  bow'r. 

Where  sin  has  neither  place  nor  pow'r; 
This  traitor  vile,  I  fain  would  shun, 
But  cannot  from  his  presence  run. 

2  When  to  the  throne  of  grace  I  flee. 
He  stands  between  my  God  and  me, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest, 

I  feel  him  working  in  my  breast. 

3  When  I  attempt  to  soar  above, 

To  view  the  heights  of  Jesus'  love  ; 
This  monster  seems  to  mount  the  skies, 
And  veils  his  glory  to  mine  eyes. 

4  Lord,  free  me  from  this  deadly  foe. 
Which  keeps  my  faith  and  hope  so  low; 
I  long  to  dwell  in  heaven,  my  home. 
Where  not  one  sinful  thought  can  come. 

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402  •  (-276)      L.  M. 

1  X^HAT  strange  perplexities  arise  ! 

What  anxious  fears  and  jealousies! 
What  crowds  in  doubtful  light  appear  ! 
How  few,  alas,  approvM  and  clear  ! 

2  And  what  am  I? — My  soul  awake, 
And  an  impartial  survey  take  ; 

Does  no  dark  sign,  no  ground  of  fear, 
In  practice  or  in  heart  appear  ? 

3  What  image  does  my  spirit  bear  ? 
Is  Jesus  form'd  and  living  there? 
Say,  do  his  lineaments  divine, 

In  thought,  and  word,  and  action  shine  ? 

4  Searcher  of  hearts,  O  search  me  still ; 
The  secrets  of  my  soul  reveal ; 

My  fears  remove  ;  let  me  appear 

To  God  and  my  own  conscience  clear  ? 

ztn*^  L.  M. 

^Mo«  jjQpf,  encouraged  by  a  vietv  of  the  Divine  Per- 
fections.— 1  Sa.  XXX.  6. 

1  ^VHY  sinks  my  weak  desponding  mind  ? 

Why  heaves  my  heart  the  anxious  sigh  ? 
Can  sovereign  goodness  be  unkind? 
Am  I  not  sale  if  God  is  nigh  ? 

2  'Tis  he  supports  this  fainting  frame; 
On  him  alone  my  hopes  recline  : 
The  wondrous  glories  of  his  name. 

How  wide  they  spread  !  how  bright  they  shine ! 

3  Infinite  wisdom  !  boundless  power! 
Unchanging  faithfulness  and  love! 
Here  let  me  trust,  while  I  adore, 
Nor  from  my  refuge  e'er  remove. 

4  My  God,  if  thou  art  mine  indeed. 
Then  I  have  all  my  heart  can  crave; 
A  present  help  in  time  of  need ; 
Still  kind  to  hear,  and  strong  to  save. 

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5  Forgive  my  doubts,  O  gracious  Lord  ! 
And  ease  the  sorrows  of  my  breast ; 
Speak  to  my  heart  the  healing  word. 
That  thou  art  mine — and  I  am  blest. 

4U4:*  Return  of  Joy. 

1  "IMTHEN  darkness  long  has  veil'd  my  mind, 

And  smiling  day  once  more  appears, 
Then,  my  Redeemer  !  then  I  find 
The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 

2  I  chide  my  unbelieving  heart; 
And  blush  that  I  should  eA^er  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part. 

Or  harbor  one  hard  thought  of  thee ! 

3  O  let  me  then  at  length  be  taught 
(What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn,) 
That  God  is  love,  and  changes  not. 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Sweet  truth,  and  easy  to  repeat ! 
But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  try'd, 
I  find  myself  a  learner  yet, — 
Unskillful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 

5  But,  O  my  Lord,  one  look  from  thee 
Subdues  the  disobedient  will ; 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away, 
And  thy  rebellious  worm  is  still. 

6  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive, 
As  I  am  ready  to  repine ; 

Thou,  therefore,  all  the  praise  receive ; 
Be  shame,  and  self-abhorrence,  mine. 

4.     SPIRITUAL  DECLENSION. 

.^-  C.  M. 

■*"*'•      Will  ye  also  go  away  ?— John  vi.  67—69. 

1   X^HEN  any  turn  from  Zion's  way 
(As  numbers  often  do,) 
Methinks  I  hear  the  Saviour  say, 
"  Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too? " 

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406  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

2  Ah,  Lord  !  with  such  a  heart  as  mine 

Unless  thou  hold  me  fast, 
My  faith  will  fail,  I  shall  decline, 
And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

3  'Tis  thou  alone  hast  power  and  grace, 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me  ; 
To  whom  then  shall  I  turn  my  face. 
If  I  depart  from  thee. 

4  Beyond  a  doubt  I  rest  assur'd. 

Thou  art  the  Christ  of  God  ; 
Who  hast  eternal  life  secured, 
By  promise  and  by  blood. 

5  The  help  of  men  and  angels  join'd. 

Could  never  reach  my  case ! 
Nor  can  I  hope  relief  to  find. 
But  in  thy  boundless  grace. 

6  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me  rest, 

And  bid  my  fears  depart ; 
No  love  but  thine  can  make  me  blest. 
And  satisfy  my  heart. 

Mi\a  ^'  ^• 

4rUD.  Apostacy.—^  Pet.  ii.  22. 

1  XT'E,  who  in  former  days. 

Were  found  at  Zion's  gate  ; 
Who  walk'd  awhile  in  wisdom's  ways 
And  told  your  happy  state  ; 

2  But  now  to  sin  draw  back. 
And  love  again  to  stray, 

The  narrow  path  of  life  forsake, 
And  choose  the  beaten  way  ; 

3  Think  not  your  names  above 
Are  written  with  the  saints  ; 

The  promise  of  eternal  love 
Is  his  who  never  faints. 

4  Your  transient  joy  and  peace 
Your  deeper  doom  have  seal'd, 

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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.  407,  408 

Unless  you  wake  to  righteousness, 
Ere  judgment  is  revealM. 

**^**  Crown  Him. 

1  "O  ACKSLIDERS,  who  your  misery  feel, 

Attend  your  Saviour's  call ; 
Return,  he'll  your  backslidings  heal ; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Though  crimson  sin  increase  your  guilt, 

And  painful  is  your  thrall ; 
For  broken  hearts  his  blood  was  spilt ; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Take  with  you  words,  approach  his  throne, 

And  low  before  him  fall ; 
He  understands  the  Spirit's  groan  ; 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Whoever  comes  he'll  not  cast  out 

Although  your  faith  be  small : 
His  faithfulness  you  cannot  doubt ', 
Oh,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

'tvo.  Wandering  Thoughts. 

1  T  LOVE  the  Lord;  but  ah!  how  far 

My  thoughts  from  the  dear  object  are ! 
This  wanton  heart,  how  wide  it  roves  ! 
And  fancy  meets  a  thousand  loves. 

2  If  my  soul  burn  to  see  my  God, 
I  tread  the  courts  of  his  abode ; 

But  troops  of  rivals  throug  the  place. 
And  tempt  me  oft  before  his  face. 

3  Would  I  enjoy  my  Lord  alone, 
I  bid  my  passions  all  begone. 

All  but  my  love  ;  and  charge  my  will 
To  bar  the  door  and  guard  it  still. 

4  But  cares  or  trifles,  make  or  find 
Still  new  approaches  to  the  mind ; 

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409,  410  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

Till  I  with  ^rief  and  wonder  see 
Huge  crowds  betwixt  the  Lord  and  me. 

5  This  foolish  heart  can  leave  its  God, 
And  shadows  tempt  its  thoughts  abroad; 
How  shall  1  fix  this  wandering  mind  ? 
Or  throw  my  fetters  on  the  wind  ? 

G  Look  gently  down,  almighty  grace, 
Prison  me  round  in  thine  embrace  ; 
Pity  the  soul  that  would  be  thine. 
And  let  thy  power  my  love  confine. 

Complaining  of  Inconstancy. 

1  ^I^HE  wandering  star,  and  fleeting  wind, 

Both  represent  th'  unstable  mind  : 
The  morning  cloud  and  early  dew, 
Bring  our  inconstancy  to  view. 

2  But  cloud,  and  wind,  and  dew,  and  star, 
Faint  and  imperfect  emblems  are  ; 

Nor  can  there  aught  in  nature  be 
So  fickle  and  so  false  as  we. 

3  Our  outward  walk,  and  inward  frame. 
Scarce  through  a  single  hour  the  same  ; 
We  vow,  and  straight  our  vows  forget. 
And  then  these  very  vows  repeat. 

4  We  sin  forsake,  to  sin  return ; 

Are  hot,  are  cold,  now  freeze,  now  burn 
In  deep  distress,  then  raptures  feel, 
We  soar  to  heaven,  then  sink  to  hell. 

5  With  flowing  tears.  Lord,  we  confess 
Our  folly  and  unsteadfastness  : 

When  shall  these  hearts  more  fixed  be, 
Fix'd  by  thy  grace,  and  fix'd  for  thee  ? 

4-1 0  ^'  ^' 

^M.\j»      Complaining  of  Spiritual  Sloth, 

1   IVf  Y  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so  ? 
Awake,  my  slu2;gish  soul ! 

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Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do 
Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 

2  The  little  ants  for  one  poor  grain. 

Labor,  and  tug,  and  strive, 
Yet  we  who  have  a  heaven  t'  obtain, 
How  negligent  we  live  ! 

3  We  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands. 

And  stars  their  courses  move  ; 
We  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from  above  ; 

4  We  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down. 

And  labor'd  for  our  good. 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchas'd  with  his  blood  ! 

5  Lord,  shall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still ! 

And  never  act  our  parts? 
Come,  holy  Dove,  from  th'  heavenly  hill, 
And  sit  and  warm  our  hearts. 

6  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move. 

Upward  our  souls  shall  rise : 
With  hands  of  faith  and  wings  of  love 
We'll  fly  and  take  the  prize. 

4.11  C.  M. 

*•  Hardness  of  Heart, 

1  IVf  Y  heart,  how  dreadful  hard  it  is  ! 

How  heavy  here  it  lies  ! 
Heavy  and  cold  within  my  breast, 
Just  like  a  drop  of  ice  ! 

2  Sin  like  a  raging  tyrant  sits 

Upon  this  flinty  throne. 
And  every  grace  lies  buried  deep 
Beneath  this  heart  of  stone. 

3  How  seldom  do  I  rise  to  God, 

Or  taste  the  joys  above  ! 
This  mountain  presses  down  my  faith, 
And  chills  my  flaming  love. 

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412  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE, 

4  When  smilinc;  mercy  courts  my  soul 

With  all  its  heavenly  charms, 
This  stubborn,  this  relentless  thing 
Would  thrust  it  from  my  arms. 

5  Against  the  thunders  of  thy  word 

Rebellious  I  have  stood, 
My  heart  it  shakes  not  at  the  wrath 
And  terrors  of  a  God. 

G  Dear  Saviour,  steep  this  rock  of  mine 
In  thine  own  crimson  sea  ; 
None  but  a  bath  of  blood  divine 
Can  melt  the  flint  away. 

5.    BACKSLIDER  RETURNING. 

412.  P.M.     8,8,8,8,8,8,8,8. 

1  ir^W  shall  a  lost  sinner  in  pain, 

Recover  his  forfeited  peace  ? 
When  brought  into  bondage  again, 

What  hope  of  a  second  release  ? 
Will  mercy  itself  be  so  kind 

To  spare  such  a  rebel  as  me  ? 
And  O,  can  I  possibly  find 

Such  plenteous  redemption  in  thee  ? 

2  0  Jesus,  of  thee  I  require. 

If  still  thou  art  able  to  save. 
The  brand  to  pluck  out  of  the  fire, 

And  ransom  my  soul  from  the  grave  ; 
The  help  of  thy  Spirit  restore. 

And  show  me  the  life-giving  blood  ; 
And  pardon  a  sinner  once  more, 

And  bring  me  again  unto  God. 

3  O  Jesus,  in  pity  draw  near. 

Come  quickly  to  help  a  los   soul, 
To  comfort  a  mourner  appear 

And  make  a  poorLazarus  whole  ; 
The  balm  of  thy  mercy  apply. 

Thou  seest  the  sore  anguish  I  feel, 
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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE-  413 

Save,  Lord,  or  I  perish,  I  die, 
O  save,  or  I  sink  into  hell ! 

4  I  sink  if  thou  longer  delay 

Thy  pard'ning  mercy  to  show : 
Come  quickly,  and  kindly  display 

The  power  of  thy  passion  below : 
By  all  thou  hast  done  for  my  sake, 

One  drop  of  thy  blood  I  implore  : 
Now,  noAV  let  it  touch  me,  and  make 

The  sinner  a  sinner  no  more. 

413.  P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 

Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever  ?  doth  his  promise  fail 
for  evermore  ? — Psahn  Ixxvii.  S. 

1  rjEPTH  of  mercy  !  can  there  be 

Mercy  still  reserv'd  for  me  ! 
Can  my  God  his  wrath  forbear  ? 
Me,  the  chief  of  sinners  spare  ? 

2  I  have  long  withstood  his  grace  : 
Long  provok'd  him  to  his  face  ; 
Would  not  hearken  to  his  calls  ; 
Griev'd  him  by  a  thousand  falls. 

3  Kindled  his  relentings  are. 
Me  he  now  delights  to  spare. 
Cries,  "How  shall  I  give  thee  up  ?" 
Lets  the  lifted  thunder  drop. 

4  There  for  me  the  Saviour  stands  : 
Shows  his  wounds  and  spreads  his  hands : 
God  is  love  !  I  know,  I  feel  ! 

Jesus  weeps,  and  loves  me  still ! 

5  Jesus  answers  from  above: 
Is  not  all  thy  nature  love  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  the  wrong  forget  ? 
Suffer  me  to  kiss  thy  feet  ? 

6  Now  incline  me  to  repent ! 
Let  me  now  my  fall  lament ! 
Now  my  foul  revolt  deplore  ! 
Weep,  believe,  and  sin  no  more. 

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^*^^*      Pardon.— J er.  iii.  22.     Hos.  xiv.  4. 

1  XIOW  oft,  alas !  this  wretched  heart 

Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord  ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart. 
Forgetful  of  his  word. 

2  Yet  sov'reign  mercy  calls,  "  Return  :  " 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come? 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn  ; 
Oh,  take  the  wand'rer  home. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive. 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove  ? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace,  thy  healing  power 

How  glorious,  how  divine  ! 
That  caa  to  bliss  and  life  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 

5  Thy  par'dning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 

Dear  Saviour,  I  adore  ; 
Oh,  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

P.  M.     8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  as  112. 
4:15*   '^^^  returning  Backslider;  or,  a  Prayer  for  re- 
storing Grace. — Rosea  xiv.  1,  2. 

1  "^RMTEARY  of  wandering  from  my  God, 

And  now  made  willing  to  return, 
I  hear,  and  bow  me  to  the  rod  : 

For  thee,  not  without  hope,  I  mourn  ; 
I  have  an  Advocate  above, 
A  friend  before  the  Throne  of  Love. 

2  O  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 

More  full  of  grace  than  I  of  sin  ; 
Yet  once  again  1  seek  thy  face. 

Open  thine  arms,  and  take  me  in  ! 
And  freely  my  backslidings  heal. 
And  love  the  faithless  sinner  still. 
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3  Thou  know'st  the  way  to  bring  me  back, 

My  fallen  spirit  to  restore  ; 

0  !  for  thy  truth  and  mercy's  sake  ! 
Forgive  and  bid  me  sin  no  more  : 

The  ruins  of  my  soul  repair, 

And  make  my  heart  a  House  of  Prayer. 

4  The  stone  to  flesh  again  convert  : 

The  veil  of  sin  once  more  remove  ! 
Sprinkle  thy  blood  upon  my  heart, 

And  melt  it  by  thy  dying  love  ! 
This  rebel  heart  by  love  subdue. 
And  make  it  soft  and  make  it  new. 

5  Give  to  mine  eyes  refreshing  tears, 

And  kindle  my  relentings  now ; 
Fill  all  my  soul  with  filial  fears : 

To  thy  sweet  yoke  my  spirit  bow : 
Bend  by  thy  grace,  O  bend  or  break 
The  iron  sinew  in  my  neck  ! 

'*■■■"•  Walking  with  God.— Gen.  v.  24. 

1  OH  !  for  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame, 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  lamb. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  once  enjoy'd  I 

How  sweet  their  memory  still  I 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest; 

1  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn. 

And  drove  thee  from  my  breast : 

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417,     418         CHRISTIAN     EXPERIENCE. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whatever  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne. 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame  ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

417.  C.  M. 

1  TJEAR  Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye 

Call  back  a  wand'ring  sheep; 
False  to  my  vows,  like  Peter,  I 
Would  fain,  like  Peter,  weep. 

2  Now  let  me  be  by  grace  restor'd, 

To  me  thy  mercy  shown  ; 
Oh,  turn  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

3  Almighty  Prince,  enthron'd  above, 

Repentance  to  impart, 
Grant,  thro'  the  greatness  of  thy  love, 
The  humble,  contrite  heart. 

4  Give  what  I  should  have  long  implor'd. 

A  taste  of  love  unknown  ; 
Oh,  turn  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

5  Behold  me.  Saviour,  from  above. 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die  ; 
For  life,  and  happiness,  and  love. 
Smile  in  thy  gracious  eye. 

6  Speak  but  the  reconciling  word  ; 

Let  mercy  melt  me  down  : 
Oh,  turn  and  look  upon  me.  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone  : 

418.  C.  M. 

1  ^  THAT  I  were  as  heretofore ! 
When  warm  in  my  first  love  ; 

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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  419 

I  only  livM  my  God  t'  adore, 
And  seek  the  things  above  ! 

2  Upon  my  head  his  candle  shone, 

And  lavish  of  his  grace, 
With  cords  of  love  he  drew  me  on, 
And  half  unveil'd  his  face. 

3  Far,  far  above  all  earthly  things 

Triumphantly  I  rode; 
I  soar'd  to  heaven  on  eagles'  wings, 
And  found  and  talk'd  with  God. 

4  Where  am  I  now,  from  what  a  height 

Of  happiness  cast  down  ! 
The  glory  swallow'd  up  in  night, 
And  faded  is  the  crown. 

5  O  God,  thou  art  my  home,  my  rest. 

For  which  I  sigh  in  pain  ! 
How  shall  I  'scape  into  thy  breast, 
My  Eden  how  regain  ? 

4X«f«  Perseverance  desired. 

1  TESUS,  my  Saviour  and  my  God, 

Thou  hast  redeem'd  me  with  thy  blood ; 
By  ties,  both  natural  and  divine, 
I  am,  and  ever  will  be  thine. 

2  But  ah  !  should  my  inconstant  heart. 
Ere  I'm  aware  from  thee  depart. 
What  dire  reproach  would  fall  on  me 
For  such  ingratitude  to  thee  ! 

3  The  thought  I  dread,  the  crime  I  hate  ; 
The  guilt,  the  shame,  I  deprecate : 
And  yet  so  mighty  are  my  foes, 

T  dare  not  trust  my  warmest  vows. 

4  Pity  my  frailty,  dearest  Lord  ! 
Grace  in  the  needful  hour  afford  : 
O  steel  this  tim'rous  heart  of  mine 
With  fortitude  and  love  divine. 

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420,  421  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

5  So  shall  I  triumph  o'er  my  fears, 
And  gather  joys  from  all  my  tears ; 
So  shall  I  to  the  world  proclaim 
The  honors  of  the  Christian  name. 

6.    SANCTIFICATION  AND   CHRISTIAN  GRACES. 

4-20  ^*  ^' 

^4iVm  j^y  j^^^  thirstethfor  God. 

1  J  THIRST,  but  not  as  once  T  did, 

The  vain  delights  of  earth  to  share  : 
Thy  wounds,  Immanuel,  all  forbid 
That  I  should  seek  my  pleasure  there. 

2  It  was  the  sight  of  thy  dear  cross 

First  wean'd  my  soul  from  earthly  things ; 
And  taught  me  to  esteem  as  dross 
The  mirth  of  fools  and  pomp  of  kings. 

3  I  want  that  grace  that  springs  from  thee. 
That  quickens  all  things  where  it  flows. 
And  makes  a  wretched  thorn,  like  me, 
Bloom  as  the  myrtle,  or  the  rose. 

4  Dear  fountain  of  delight  unknown ! 
No  longer  sink  below  the  brim  ; 
But  overflow,  and  pour  me  down 
A  living,  and  life-giving  stream  ! 

5  For  sure,  of  all  the  plants  that  share 
The  notice  of  thy  Father's  eye. 
None  proves  less  grateful  to  his  care. 
Or  yields  him  meaner  fruit  than  I. 

^^**  Hatred  of  Sin. 

1  JJOLY  Lord  God  !  I  love  thy  truth. 

Nor  dare  thy  least  commandment  slight ; 
Yet  pierc'd  by  sin,  the  serpent's  tooth, 
I  mourn  the  anguish  of  the  bite. 

2  But  though  the  poison  lurks  within, 
Hope  bids  me  still  with  patience  wait ; 
Till  death  shall  set  me  free  from  sin , 
Free  from  the  only  thing  I  hate. 

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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.  422 

3  Had  I  a  throne  above  the  rest. 
Where  angels  and  archangels  dwell ; 
One  sin  unslain  within  my  breast, 
Would  make  that  heaven  as  dark  as  hell. 

4  The  prisoner,  sent  to  breathe  fresh  air, 
And  bless'd  with  liberty  again. 

Would  mourn  were  he  eondemn'd  to  wear 
One  link  of  all  his  former  chain. 

5  But  oh  !  no  foe  invades  the  bliss. 

When  glory  crowns  the  Christian's  head ; 
One  view  of  Jesus  as  he  is, 
Will  strike  all  sin  for  ever  dead. 

L.  M. 

4:^2»    When  shall  I  come  and  appear  be/ore  Goill 
Psalm  xlii.  1,  2,  5. 

1  AS  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  springs. 

So  longs  my  soul,  O  King  of  kings, 
Thy  face  in  near  approach  to  see, 
So  thirsts,  great  Source  of  Life,  for  Thee. 

2  With  ardent  zeal,  with  strong  desires, 
To  Thee,  to  Thee  my  soul  aspires. 
When  shall  I  reach  thy  blest  abode  ? 
When  meet  the  presence  of  my  God  ? 

3  God  of  my  strength,  attend  my  cry. 
Say  why,  my  great  Preserver,  why 
Excluded  from  thy  sight  I  go. 
And  bend  beneath  a  Aveight  of  wo  ? 

4  W^hy  thus,  my  soul,  with  care  opprest? 
And  whence  the  woes  that  till  my  breast  ? 
In  all  thy  cares,  in  all  thy  woes, 

On  God  thy  steadfast  hope  repose. 

5  To  Him  my  thanks  shall  still  be  paid, 
My  sure  defence,  my  constant  aid ; 
His  name  my  zeal  shall  ever  raise, 
And  dictate  to  my  lips  his  praise. 

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423,  424  CHRISTIAN  EXP£RIENCi:. 

.00  p.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  8,  7,  8,  7. 

4^o«  Breathing  after  Holiness. 

1   T  OVE  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

J  oy  of  heaven  to  earth  come  down  ! 
Fix  in  us  thy  humble  dwelling. 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown  ; 
Jesus  !  thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure  unbounded  love  thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation. 
Enter  every  trembling  heart ! 

2  Breathe,  O  breathe  thy  lovely  spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ! 
Let  us  all  in  thee  inherit. 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest : 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning, 

Alpha  and  Omega  be, 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

3  Come  !  almighty  to  deliver. 

Let  us  all  thy  life  receive  ! 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave  f 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  thee  as  thy  hosts  above ; 
Pray,  and  praise  thee  without  ceasing, 

Glory  in  thy  precious  love. 

4  Finish  then  thy  new  creation. 

Pure,  unspotted  may  we  be; 
Let  us  see  thy  great  salvation 

Perfectly  restor'd  by  thee  ! 
Change  from  glory  into  glory. 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place, 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise ! 

424.  L.  M. 

1^^  THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone, 
O  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 
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CHRISITAN  EXPERIENCE.  425 

At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down  ! 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find  : 

Saviour  if  mine  indeed  thou  art, 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  sin, 

And  fully  set  my  spirit  free  ; 
I  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove. 
The  cross,  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood, 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would;  but  thou  must  give  the  power  ; 

My  heart  from  every  sin  release  ; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  joyful  hour, 
And  fill  me  with  thy  perfect  peace. 

6  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer, 

Nor  let  thy  chariot  wheels  delay  ; 
Appear  in  my  poor  heart,  appear  ; 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  come  away ! 


425. 


P.  M.    8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8. 


Aspirations  of  the  Soul  after  God, 

"f^/TY  Lord !  in  whose  presence  I  live. 

Whose  favor  alone  I  desire ; 
To  whom  all  the  hopes  I  conceive. 

With  ardent  devotion  aspire  ; 
How  pleasant  is  all  that  I  meet ! 

From  fear  of  adversity  free  ; 
I  find  even  sorrow  made  sweet, 

Because  'tis  assign'd  me  by  thee. 

Transported  I  see  thee  display 
Thy  riches  and  glory  divine ; 

T  have  only  my  life  to  repay. 
To  thee  this  best  gift  I  resign. 
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426  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

Thy  will  is  the  treasure  I  seek, 
For  thou  art  as  faithful  as  strong  ; 

There  let  me,  obedient  and  meek, 
Repose  myself  all  the  day  long. 

3  My  spirit  and  faculties  fail ; 

0  finish  what  grace  has  begun  ! 
Destroy  what  is  sinful  and  frail, 

And  dwell  in  the  soul  thou  hast  won  t 
Dear  theme  of  my  wonder  and  praise^ 

1  cry,  who  is  worthy  as  Thou  ! 
I  can  only  be  silent  and  gaze ; 

'Tis  all  that  is  left  to  me  now. 

4  Oh  glory,  in  which  I  am  lost, 

Too  deep  for  the  plummet  of  thought  f 
On  an  ocean  of  Deity  toss'd, 

I'm  swallow'd,  I  sink  into  naught; 
Yet  lost  and  absorb'd  as  I  seem, 

I  chant  to  the  praise  of  my  King ; 
And  though  overwhelm'd  by  the  theme, 

Am  happy  whenever  I  sing. 

.„^  (335)     L.  M. 

*'*"•      Prayer  for  spiritual  mindedness. 

1  TLT Y  God  !  permit  me  not  to  be 

A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee ; 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heav'nly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Father,  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense  ; 
Thy  gracious  word  can  draw  me  thence  ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  cares,  withdrawn  ; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone  ; 

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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  427,    428 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  heav'n,  and  there  my  God,  I  find 

407  (336)     L.   M. 

^'^  *  •  Retirement  and  meditation, 

1  O  ETURN,  my  roving  heart,  return, 

And  chase  these  shadowy  forms  no  more, 
Seek  out  some  solitude  to  mourn. 
And  thy  forsaken  God  implore. 

2  Wisdom  and  pleasure  dwell  at  home  ; 

Retir'd  and  silent  seek  them  there : 
This  is  the  way  to  overcome. 

The  way  to  break  the  tempter's  snare. 

3  And  thou,  my  God,  whose  piercing  eye 

Distinct  surveys  each  deep  recess. 
In  these  abstracted  hours  draw  nigh. 
And  with  thy  presence  fill  the  place. 

4  Through  all  the  mazes  of  my  heart. 

My  search  let  heav'nly  wisdom  guide ; 
And  still  its  radiant  beams  impart. 
Till  all  be  search'd  and  purified. 

5  Then  with  the  visits  of  thy  love 

Vouchsafe  my  inmost  soul  to  cheer  ; 
Till  ev'ry  grace  shall  join  to  prove. 
That  God  hath  fix'd  his  dwelling  there. 

40fi  (318)     S.  M.. 

**/«cj»       2%e  blessedness  of  God's  children. 


1 


l^/TY  Father !  cheering  name  ! 
O  may  I  call  thee  mine ! 
Give  me  with  humble  hope  to  claim 
A  portion  so  divine. 

This  can  my  fears  control. 
And  bid  my  sorrows  fly : 
What  real  harm  can  reach  my  soul 
Beneath  my  Father's  eye  ? 

Whate'er  thy  will  denies, 
T  calmly  would  resign ; 

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429  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

For  thou  art  just,  and  good,  and  wise ! 
O  bend  my  will  to  thine  ! 

4  Whate'er  thy  will  ordains, 

0  give  me  strength  to  bear  ; 
Still  let  me  know,  a  Father  reigns, 

And  trust  a  Father's  care. 

5  If  anguish  rend  this  frame. 
And  life  almost  depart : 

Is  not  thy  mercy  still  the  same, 
To  cheer  my  drooping  heart  ? 

6  Thy  ways  are  little  known 
To  my  weak  erring  sight ; 

Yet  shall  my  soul,  believing,  own 
That  all  thy  ways  are  right. 

7  My  Father  !  blissful  name  I 
Beyond  expression  dear: 

If  thou  admit  my  humble  claim, 

1  bid  adieu  to  fear. 

.„„  p.  M.    7,  7,  7,  7. 

^^«7«    Resignation;  or,  my  Times  are  in  thy  Hand. 

1  SOVEREIGN  Ruler  of  the  skies. 

Ever  gracious,  ever  wise  ! 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand. 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2  Thou  didst  form  me  in  the  womb. 
Thou  wilt  guide  me  to  the  tomb ; 
All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Order'd  by  thy  wise  decree. 

3  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health  ; 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth ; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief: 

4  Times  temptation's  power  to  prove, 
.  Times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  love  ; 

All  is  fix'd — the  means  and  end. 
As  shall  please  my  heav'nly  Friend. 
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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.  430,  431 

5  Plagues  and  deaths  around  me  fly  ; 
Till  he  bids  I  cannot  die  ; 
Not  a  single  shaft  can  hit, 
Till  the  God  of  love  sees  fit. 

400  (332)     L.    M. 

^a%9m  Humility. 

1  TITHEREFORE  should  man,  frail  child  of  clay, 

Who,  from  the  cradle  to  the  shroud, 
Lives  but  the  insect  of  a  day, — 

O  why  should  mortal  man  be  proud  ? 

2  His  brightest  visions  just  appear, 

Then  vanish,  and  no  more  are  found  : 
The  stateliest  pile  his  pride  can  rear, 
A  breath  may  level  with  the  ground. 

3  By  doubts  perplexM,  in  error  lost, 

With  trembling  step  he  seeks  his  way  : 
How  vain  of  wisdom's  gift  the  boast  ! 
Of  reason's  lamp  how  faint  the  ray  ! 

4  Follies  and  crimes,  a  countless  sum^ 

Are  crowded  in  life's  little  span  : 
How  ill,  alas,  does  pride  become 
That  erring,  guilty  creature,  man  ! 

5  God  of  my  life  !   Father  divine  ! 

Give  me  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  ; 
In  modest  worth  O  let  me  shine, 
And  peace  in  humble  virtue  find. 

.  ^,  (340)     C.  M. 

**f  !•  p^^ifg  ^j  love.— I  Cor.  13. 

1  T  ET  Pharisees  of  high  esteem 

Their  faith  and  zeal  declare  : 
All  their  religion  is  a  dream, 
If  love  be  wanting  there. 

2  Love  suffers  long  with  patient  eye, 

Nor  is  provok'd  in  haste  ; 
She  lets  the  present  inj'ry  die. 
And  long  forgets  the  past. 
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432  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

3  Malice  and  rage,  those  fires  of  hell, 

She  quenches  with  her  tongue  ; 
Hopes  and  believes,  and  thinks  no  ill, 
Tho'  she  endures  the  wrong. 

4  She  ne'er  desires  nor  seeks  to  know 

The  scandals  of  the  time; 
Nor  looks  with  pride  on  those  below, 
Nor  envies  those  that  climb. 

5  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by. 

To  seek  her  neighbor's  good; 
So  God's  own  Son  came  down  to  die, 
And  save  us  by  his  blood. 

6  Love  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  pow'r 

In  all  the  realms  above  ; 
There  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  more, 
But  saints  for  ever  love. 

AQO  (352)    S.  M. 

^«j^^«  jr^^j,g  f^  ^^g  brethren. 

1  gLEST  be  the  tie,  that  binds 

Our  hearts  in  christian  love  ! 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne, 
We  pour  our  ardent  pray'rs  : 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes. 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear  ; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part. 
It  gives  us  inward  pain  : 

But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart. 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin,  we  shall  be  free  ; 

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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.  433,  434 

And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Through  all  eternity. 

AQQ  (-354)     L.  M. 

*^^»  The  same. 

1  XTOW  blest  the  sacred  tie,  that  binds 

In  union  sweet,  according  minds  ! 
How  swift  the  heav'nly  course  they  run, 
Whose  hearts,  whose  faith,  whose  hopes  are  one  ! 

2  To  each,  the  soul  of  each  how  dear ! 
What  watchful  love,  what  holy  fear  ! 
How  doth  the  gen'rous  flame  within 
Refine  from  earth,  and  cleanse  from  sin  ! 

3  Their  streaming  eyes  together  flow 
For  human  guilt  and  mortal  wo  ; 
Their  ardent  pray'rs  together  rise. 
Like  mingling  flames  in  sacrifice. 

4  Together  both  they  seek  the  place. 
Where  God  reveals  his  awful  face  ; 

How  high,  how  strong,  their  raptures  swell, 
There's  none  but  kindred  souls  can  tell. 

5  Nor  shall  the  glowing  flame  expire 
'Midst  nature's  drooping  sick'ning  fire  : 
Soon  shall  they  meet  in  realms  above, 
A  heav'n  of  joy,  because  of  love. 

4Q4  (357)     S.   M. 

*^**  Brotherly  love, 

1  Xj^j  what  a  pleasing  sight 

Are  brethren  that  agree  ! 
How  blest  are  all,  whose  hearts  unite 
In  bonds  of  piety  ! 

2  From  those  celestial  springs. 
Such  streams  of  comfort  flow, 

As  no  increase  of  riches  brings, 
Nor  honors  can  bestow. 

3  All  in  their  stations  move, 
And  each  performs  his  part, 

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435  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love, 
With  sympathizing  heart. 

4  Form'd  for  the  purest  joys, 
By  one  desire  possest, 

One  aim  the  zeal  of  all  employs. 
To  make  each  other  blest. 

5  No  bliss  can  equal  theirs, 
Where  such  affections  meet ; 

While  praise  devout,  and  mingled  pray'rs 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

6  'Tis  the  same  pleasure  fills 
The  breast  in  worlds  above ; 

Where  joy  like  morning-dew  distills. 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 

.o-  C.  M. 

-■:«#«#•  Submission. — Heb.  xii.  7- 

1  r^EAR  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfil. 

And  help  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort,  to  thy  will. 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears  ? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand, 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 

3  No — let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize  to  thee, 
Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld. 
Nor  wilt  withhold,  from  me. 

4  Thy  favor,  all  my  journey  through, 

Thou  art  engag'd  to  grant : 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want. 

5  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way  : 

Shall  I  resist  them  both  ? 
A  poor  blind  creature  of  a  day, 
And  crushM  before  the  moth  ? 
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6  But  ah  !  my  inmost  spirit  cries, 
Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway  ; 
Else  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 

406  (281)     L.  M. 

^*'"*  Love,  the  chief  of  graces. 

1  XXAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 

And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use  ; 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found, 
Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspir'd  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heav'n  and  hell, 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove. 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store. 
To  feed  the  bowels  of  the  poor ; 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame. 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name : 

4  If  love  to  God,  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain ; 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 

437.     „     (^'•^)  ^-  -^^- 

Prayer  for  divine  guidance. 

1  f\  GOD  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand 

Thy  people  still  are  fed ; 
Who,  through  this  weary  pilgrimage. 
Hast  all  our  fathers  led  ! 

2  To  thee  our  humble  vows  we  raise. 

To  thee  address  our  prayer  ; 
And  in  thy  kind  and  faithful  breast 
Deposit  all  our  care. 

3  Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 

Our  wand'ring  footsteps  guide  ; 
Give  us  by  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 
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438,  439  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

4  O!  spread  thy  cov'ring  wings  around, 

Till  all  our  wand'rings  cease ; 
And  at  our  fathers'  lovM  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace ! 

5  To  thee,  as  to  our  cov'nant  God, 

We'll  our  whole  selves  resign  ; 
And  thankful  own,  that  all  we  are. 
And  all  we  have,  is  thine. 

.,„  (313)     C.  M. 

^•JC5«      j-^jg  importance  and  influence  of  love. 

1  IJAPPY  the  heart,  where  graces  reign. 

Where  love  inspires  the  breast : 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train. 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas  !  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear : 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  swift  obedience  move  ; 
The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too ; 
But  devils  do  not  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace,  that  lives  and  sings, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease  ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 


439, 


(^292)     S.  M. 
Watchfulness. 


1  XTE  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Each  in  his  office  wait ; 
Observant  of  his  heav'nly  word, 
And  watchful  at  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps' be  bright, 
And  trim  the  golden  flame. 

Gird  up  your  loins,  as  in  his  sight, 
For  awful  is  his  name. 
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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  440 

3  Watch  !  'tis  your  Lord's  command, 
And  while  we  speak,  he's  near; 

Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand, 
And  ready  all  appear. 

4  O  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found  ! 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see. 
And  be  with  honor  crown'd. 

4.«  P.M.    7,7,7,7. 

-*^v»    JdCQ^'g  wrestling  with  God. — Gen.  xxxii.  26. 

1  T  ORD,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 

Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow  ; 
Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Dost  thou  ask  me  who  I  am  ? 

Ah  !  my  Lord,  thou  know'st  my  name! 
Yet  the  question  gives  a  plea. 
To  support  my  suit  with  thee  ! 

3  Thou  didst  once  a  wretch  behold. 
In  rebellion  blindly  bold ; 

Scorn  thy  grace — thy  pow'r  defy — 
That  poor  rebel.  Lord,  was  I. 

4  Once  a  sinner  near  despair 
Sought  thy  mercy-seat  by  pray'r  ; 
Mercy  heard  and  set  him  free,  r 
Lord,  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

5  Many  days  have  past  since  then, 
Many  changes  I  have  seen ; 
Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now  ; 
Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thou? 

6  Thou  hast  help'd  in  ev'ry  need — 
This  emboldens  me  to  plead ; 
After  so  much  mercy  past. 

Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last  ? 

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441  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

7  No — I  must  maintain  my  hold — 
'Tis  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold  ; 
I  can  no  denial  take, 
When  I  plead  for  Jesus'  sake. 

441.  P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7. 

1  "pATHER,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
As  by  the  celestial  host, 

Let  thy  will  on  earth  be  done  : 
Praise  by  all  to  thee  be  given. 
Glorious  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 

2  If  so  poor  a  worm  as  I 

May  to  thy  great  glory  live, 
All  my  actions  sanctify. 

All  my  words  and  thoughts  receive. 
Claim  me  for  thy  service,  claim, 
All  I  have,  and  all  I  am. 

3  Take  my  soul  and  body's  powers! 

Take  my  mem'ry,  mind,  and  will, 
All  my  goods  and  all  my  hours, 

All  I  know  and  all  I  feel : 
All  I  think,  or  speak,  or  do ; 
Take  my  heart ;  but  make  it  new  ! 

4  Now,  0  God,  thine  own  I  am : 

Now  I  give  thee  back  thine  own ; 
Freedom,  friends,  and  health,  and  fame. 

Consecrate  to  thee  alone  : 
Thine  I  live,  thrice  happy  I ; 
Happier  still  if  thine  I  die. 

5  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One^ 
As  by  the  celestial  host. 

Let  thy  will  on  earth  be  done  : 
Praise  by  all  to  thee  be  given. 
Glorious  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 
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7.    THE   CHRISTIAN  LIFE  FIGURATIVELY  DESCRIB- 
ED AS  TAKING  UP  THE   CROSS. 

4-4-2  ^*    ^* 

^^Af  j^^f  ashamed  of  Christ. 

1  TESUS  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 

A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  thee  ! 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  ! 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star  ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'd  of  noon  : 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  Morning  Star  !  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ! 
No  !  when  I  blush — be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus !  yes,  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away. 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain — 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ! 
And  O,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me  ! 

^^g  P.  M.     8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6. 

•  World  renounced. 

1  nPELL  me  no  more  of  earthly  toys, 
Of  sinful  mirth  and  carnal  joys, 
(The  things  I  lov'd  before  :) 
Let  me  but  view  my  Saviour's  face, 
And  feel  his  animating  grace, 
And  I  desire  no  more. 
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^  Tell  me  no  more  of  praise  and  wealth, 
Of  careless  ease  and  blooming  health, 

For  they  have  all  their  snares : 
Let  me  but  know  my  sins  forgiv'n, 
And  see  my  name  enroU'd  in  heaven, 
And  I  am  free  from  cares. 

3  Tell  me  no  more  of  lofty  tow'rs, 
Delightful  gardens,  fragrant  bow'rs. 

For  these  are  trifling  things  ; 
The  little  room  for  me  design'd. 
Will  suit  as  well  my  easy  mind, 

As  palaces  of  kings. 

4  Tell  me  no  more  of  crowding  guests. 
Of  gaudy  dress,  and  sumptuous  feasts. 

Extravagance  and  waste  : 
My  little  table,  only  spread 
With  wholesome  herbs,  and  wholesome  bread, 

Will  better  suit  my  taste. 

5  Give  me  a  bible  in  my  hand, 

A  heart  to  read  and  understand. 

This  sure,  unerring  word  ; 
I'd  urge  no  company  to  stay. 
But  sit  alone  from  day  to  day. 

And  converse  with  the  Lord. 

.  -  -        P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7. 
^    ^*  Welcoming  the  Cross. 

1  5TniS  my  happiness  below, 

Not  to  live  without  the  cross  ; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know 

Sanctifying  every  loss : 
Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 

But — with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscrib'd  upon  them  all — 

This  is  happiness  to  me. 

2  God,  in  Israel,  sows  the  seeds 

Of  aflliction,  pain,  and  toil  : 
These  spring  up,  and  choke  the  weeds 
Which  would  else  o'erspread  the  soil ; 
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Trials  make  the  promise  sweet ; 

Trials  give  new  life  to  pray V  ; 
Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet, — 

Lay  me4ow,  and  keep  me  there. 

3  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here — 

No  chastisement  by  the  way — 
Might  I  not,  with  reason,  fear 

I  should  prove  a  cast-away  ? 
Bastards  may  escape  the  rod, 

Sunk  in  earthly  vain  delight; 
But  the  true-born  child  of  God 

Must  not, — would  not,  if  he  might. 

^40«  Prayer  answered  by  Crosses. 

1  T  ASK'D  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 

In  faith,  and  love,  and  ev'ry  grace. 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know. 
And  seek,  more  earnestly,  his  face. 

2  'Twas  he  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray, 

And  he,  I  trust,  has  answer'd  prayer  : 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way 
As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  hop'd  that  in  some  favor'd  hour 

At  once  he'd  answer  my  request, 

And  by  his  love's  constraining  power 

Subdue  my  sins  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this  he  made  me  feel 

The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart, 
And  let  the  angry  powers  of  hell 
Assault  my  soul  in  every  part. 

5  Yea,  more,  with  his  own  hand  he  seem'd 

Intent  to  aggravate  my  wo, 
Cross'd  all  the  fair  designs  I  schem'd. 
Blasted  my  gourds,  and  laid  me  low. 

6  *'Lord,  why  is  this?"  I  trembling  cry'd  : 

"Wilt  thou  pursue  thy  worm  to  death? 
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446,     447  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

"'Tis  in  this  waj,"  the  Lord  replied, 
"I  answer  prayer  for  grace  and  faith  ! 

7  "These  inward  trials  I  employ, 

From  self  and  pride  to  set  thee  free  : 
And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy, 
That  thou  may'st  seek  thy  all  in  me." 

446  J-^"^^    ^-  ^^- 

rm:~m:\7%  Christian  holiness, 

1  SIO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 

The  holy  gospel  we  profess  ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine. 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine  ! 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God, 
When  the  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  pow'r  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  deny'd. 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride  ; 
Whilst  justice,  temp'rance,  truth,  and  love, 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up. 
Whilst  we  expect  that  blessed  hope. 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

A  PILGRIMAGE. 
L.    M. 

44:T«     "i^or  here  have  we  no  continuing  city,  but  we  seek 
one  to  come.'' — Heb.  xiii.  14. 


^^Tl^E'VE  no  abiding  city  here," 

This  may  distress  the  worldly 
But  should  not  cost  a  saint  a  tear. 
Who  hopes  a  better  rest  to  find. 

"We've  no  abiding  city  here," 

Sad  truth  were  this  to  be  our  home  ; 

But  let  this  thought  our  spirits  cheer, 
"We  seek  a  city  yet  to  come." 
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3  "We've  no  abiding  city  here," 

Then  let  us  live  as  pilgrims  do  ; 
Let  not  the  world  our  rest  appear  ; 
But  let  us  haste  from  all  below. 

4  "We've  no  abiding  city  here," 

We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight : 
Zion  it's  name, — the  Lord  is  there, 
It  shines  with  everlasting  light. 

5  O!  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love, 

Where  pilgrims  freed  from  toil  are  blest ! 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  the  dove, 
I'd  flee  to  thee,  and  be  at  rest. 

6  But  hush,  my  soul,  nor  dare  repine  ! 

The  time  my  God  appoints  is  best : 
While  here,  to  do  his  will  be  mine; 
And  Ms  to  fix  my  time  of  rest. 

M*^  L.  M. 

^^o»      Longing  for  our  heavenly  home. 

1  ^^Q  ZION,  when  I  think  of  thee, 

I  wish  for  pinions  like  a  dove. 
And  mourn  to  think  that  I  should  be 
So  distant  from  the  place  I  love. 

2  "An  exile  here,  and  far  from  home. 

For  Zion's  sacred  walls  I  sigh. 
Thither  the  ransom'd  nations  come. 
And  see  the  Saviour  eye  to  eye. 

3  "While  here  I  walk  on  hostile  ground, 

The  few  that  I  can  call  my  friends, 
Are  like  myself,  with  fetters  bound, 
And  weariness  our  steps  attends. 

4  "But  yet  we  shall  behold  the  day 

When  Zion's  children  shall  return ; 
Our  sorrows  then  shall  flee  away. 
And  we  shall  never,  never  mourn. 

5  "  The  hope  that  such  a  day  will  come. 

Makes  e'en  the  exile's  portion  sweet ; 
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Though  now  we  wander  far  from  home, 
In  Zion  soon  we  all  shall  meet." 

.Mf.  L.  M. 

^^^m  Following  Christ. 

1  TESUSj  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone, 

He  whom  I  plac'd  my  hopes  upon  ; 
His  track  I  see — and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  Prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment  ; 
The  King's  highway  of  holiness 

I'll  go  ;  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief,  my  burden,  long  has  been, 
Because  I  could  notecase  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the  more  : 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
"Come  hither,  soul,  for  I'm  the  way." 

5  Lo,  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  dear  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am  : 
Nothing  but  sin  I  thee  can  give, 
Nothing  but  love  do  I  receive. 

6  I'll  tell  to  all  poor  sinners  round. 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found  ; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say,  "  Behold  the  way  to  God." 

>i  Kfl  L.  M. 

4«>U«  yy^g  narrow  Way. 

1  "Il^ITHAT  thousands  never  knew  the  road  ! 

What  thousands  hate  it  when  'tis  known ! 
None  but  the  upright  and  sincere, 
Will  seek  or  choose  it  for  their  own. 

2  A  thousand  ways  in  ruin  end, 

One  only  leads  to  joys  on  high ; 
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By  that  my  willing  steps  ascend, 
Pleas'd  with  a  journey  to  the  sky. 

3  No  more  I  ask  or  hope  to  find 

Delight  or  happiness  below  ; 
Sorrow  may  well  possess  the  mind 

That  feeds  where  thorns  and  thistles  grow. 

4  The  joy  that  fades  is  not  for  me, 

I  seek  immortal  joys  above  ; 
There  glory  without  end  shall  be 
The  bright  reward  of  faith  and  love. 

5  Cleave  to  the  world,  ye  sordid  worms, 

Contented  lick  your  native  dust ; 
But  God  shall  fight  with  all  his  storms, 
Against  the  idol  of  your  trust. 

P.  M.     8,  8,  6,  S,  S,  6. 
4^1*    "^he  Christian  Pilgrim  seeking  a  better  Country. 
Heb.  xi.  13—16.  xiii.  14. 

1  XJTOW  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot, 

How  free  from  every  anxious  thought. 

From  worldly  hope  and  fear  ! 
Confin'd  to  neither  court  nor  cell, 
His  soul  disdains  on  earth  to  dwell, 

He  only  sojourns  here. 

2  Though  I  no  foot  of  land  possess. 
Nor  cottage  in  this  wilderness, 

A  poor  way-faring  man, 
I  lodge  awhile  in  tents  below. 
Or  gladly  wander  to  and  fro. 

Till  I  my  Canaan  gain. 

3  Nothing  on  earth  I  call  my  own  ; 
A  stranger  to  the  world  unknown, 

I  all  their  goods  despise : 
I  trample  on  their  whole  delight, 
And  seek  a  city  out  of  sight, 

A  city  in  the  skies. 

4  There  is  my  house  and  portion  fair, 
My  treasure  and  my  heart  are  there, 

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And  my  abiding  home  ; 
For  me  my  elder  brethren  stay, 
And  angels  beckon  me  away, 

Atid  Jesus  bids  me  come  ! 

5  I  come^  thy  servant,  Lord,  replies, 
I  come,  to  meet  thee  in  the  skies. 

And  claim  my  heavenly  rest  ! 
Now  let  the  pilgrim's  journey  end, 
Now,  O  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend, 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast  ! 

P.  M.     8,7,8,7,8,7,8,7. 
^9  4f    Grateful  recollection  on  the  journey  of  life. 

1  /^OME,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing. 

Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace. 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise  : 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet. 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  ; 
Praise  the  mount — O  fix  me  on  it. 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come  : 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home  : 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger. 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interpos'd  his  precious  blood. 

3  0  !  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrain'd  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace.  Lord,  like  a  fetter. 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee  ! 
Prone  to  wander.  Lord,  I  feel  it ; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love — 
Here's  my  heart.  Lord,  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 
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P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 
453*     Rejoicing  in  Hope. — Isaiah  xxxv.  10. 
Luke  xii.  32. 

1  r^HILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 

As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing  : 
Sing  our  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  trav'lling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  0,  ye  banish'd  seed,  be  glad  ! 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made  ; 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes — 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest. 
You  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest : 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepar'd — 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren — joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismay'd  go  on. 

6  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go. 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be. 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

454.  (290)    C.  M 

1  /^UR  country  is  Immanuel's  ground  ; 

We  seek  that  promis'd  soil : 
The  songs  of  Zion  cheer  our  hearts, 
While  strangers  here  we  toil. 

2  Oft  do  our  eyes  with  joy  o'erflow, 

And  oft  are  bath'd  in  tears  : 
Yet  naught  but  heav'n  our  hopes  can  raise, 
And  naught  but  sin  our  fears. 
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3  The  flowers,  that  spring  along  the  road, 

We  scarcely  stoop  to  pluck  ; 
We  walk  o'er  beds  of  shining  ore. 
Nor  waste  one  anxious  look. 

4  We  tread  the  path  our  Master  trod  ; 

We  bare  the  cross  he  bore ; 
And  ev'ry  thorn  that  wounds  our  feet, 
His  temples  pierc'd  before. 

5  Our  pow'rs  are  oft  dissolv'd  away 

In  ecstasies  of  love  ; 
And,  while  our  bodies  wander  here, 
Our  souls  are  fix'd  above. 

6  We  purge  our  mortal  dross  away, 

Refining  as  we  run  ; 
But,  while  we  die  to  earth  and  sense, 
Our  heav'n  is  here  begun. 

-.-  P.  M.     8,7,8,7,4,7. 

^o^m      Christ,  a  Guide  through  Death  to  Glory. 

1  #IJ.UIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah  ! 

Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land  ; 
1  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty. 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand  : 
Bread  of  heaven. 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow, 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar. 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 
Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 
Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  ; 

Death  of  deaths,  and  hell's  Destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 

Songs  of  praises 

I  will  ever  give  to  Thee. 
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P.  M.     7,  6,  7,  6,  7,  7,  6. 
400«      jy^g  Christian  pilgrim' s  evening  ode. 

1  r^T^HE  sun  is  fast  descending 

His  circuit  from  on  high  ; 
The  shades  of  eve  are  blending 

With  yonder  distant  sky ; 
Soon  will  the  landscape  vanish, 
And  sable  darkness  banish 

These  scenes  from  mortal  eye.] 

2  Thus  too  our  days  are  ending, 

The  race  will  soon  be  run, 
Our  sun  is  fast  descending  ; 

Our  work  is  almost  done. 
Soon  will  our  Master  greet  us. 
And  heav'nly  legions  meet  us 

To  waft  us  to  our  home. 

3  Then  pilgrims  !  come,  delay  not 

On  this  unfriendly  ground, 
And  in  the  desert  say  not, 

That  you  have  Canaan  found. 
The  fiery  pillar  leads  us. 
The  promis'd  manna  feeds  us, 

But  barren  is  the  ground. 

4  Come  tune  the  harp  to  gladness, 

A  song  of  Zion  sing  ; 
Away  with  thoughts  of  sadness. 

We'll  praise  our  heav'nly  King. 
Our  trials  and  our  crosses. 
Our  sufferings  and  our  losses, 

But  keep  us  near  to  him. 

5  But  Zion  !   when  we  raise  thee 

A  song  in  distant  lands. 
The  harp  that  fain  would  praise  thee. 

Falls  tuneless  from  our  hands. 
Our  hearts,  distress'd  and  lonely. 
Can  leap  for  gladness  only 

In  thy  dear  happy  land. 

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A    VOYAGE. 
L.    M. 

457«     "So  he  brought  them  unto  their  desired  Haven. 
Psalm  cvii.  30. 

1  'T^HE  christian  navigates  a  sea 

Where  various  forms  of  death  appear ; 
Nor  skill,  alas  !  nor  power  has  he, 
Aright  his  dangerous  course  to  steer. 

2  Sometimes  there  lies  a  treacherous  rock 

Beneath. the  surface  of  the  wave  ! 
He  strikes,  but  yet  survives  the  shock, 
For  Jesus  is  at  hand  to  save. 

3  But  hark,  the  midnight  tempest  roars  ! 

He  seems  forsaken  and  alone  : 
But  Jesus,  whom  he  then  implores, 
Unseen  preserves  and  leads  him  on. 

4  On  the  smooth  surface  of  the  deep. 

Without  a  fear  he  sometimes  lies  : 
The  danger  then  is  lest  he  sleep. 
And  ruin  seize  him  by  surprise. 

5  His  destin'd  land  he  sometimes  sees, 

And  thinks  his  toils  will  soon  be  o'er  ; 
Expects  some  favorable  breeze 

Will  waft  him  quickly  to  the  shore. 

6  But  sudden  clouds  obstruct  his  view, 

And  he  enjoys  the  sight  no  more  ; 
Nor  does  he  now  believe  it  true, 
That  he  had  ever  seen  the  shore. 

7  Though  fear  his  heart  should  overwhelm, 

He'll  reach  the  port  for  which  he's  bound  ; 
For  Jesus  holds  and  guides  the  helm, 
And  safety  is  where  he  is  found. 
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SCENE   OF    TROUBLES. 
C.    M. 

4:5S»     Afiictions  and  death  under  Providence. 
Job  V.  6—8. 

1  TW'OT  from  the  dust  affliction  grows 

Nor  troubles  rise  by  chance ; 
Yet  we  are  born  to  care  and  woes, 
A  sad  inheritance. 

2  As  sparks  break  out  from  burning  coals, 

And  still  are  upwards  borne, 
So  grief  is  rooted  in  our  souls, 
And  man  grows  up  to  mourn. 

3  Yet  with  my  God  I  leave  my  cause, 

And  trust  his  promised  grace; 
He  rules  me  by  his  well-known  laws 
Of  love  and  righteousness. 

4  Not  all  the  pains  that  e'er  I  bore 

Shall  spoil  my  future  peace, 

For  death  and  hell  can  do  no  more 

Than  what  my  Father  please. 

. -„  (460)    L.  M. 

-m:9m*w  Sanctified  affliction. 

1  "pATHER!  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand  : 

How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod, 
That  forc'd  my  conscience  to  a  stand, 
And  brought  my  wand'ring  soul  to  God  ! 

2  Foolish  and  vain  I  went  astray, 

Ere  I  had  felt  thy  scourges,  Lord  ! 
I  left  my  guide,  and  lost  my  way ; 
But  now  I  love  and  keep  thy  word. 

3  'Tis  good  for  me  to  wear  the  yoke, 

For  pride  is  apt  to  rise  and  swell ; 
'Tis  good  to  bear  my  Father's  stroke. 
That  I  might  learn  his  statutes  well. 

4  The  Law,  that  issues  from  thy  mouth, 

Shall  raise  my  cheerful  passions  more 
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Than  all  the  treasures  of  the  south, 
Or  western  hills  of  golden  ore. 

5  Thy  hands  have  made  my  mortal  frame, 

Thy  spirit  form'd  my  soul  within  : 
Teach  me  to  know  thy  wondrous  name, 
And  guard  me  safe  from  death  and  sin. 

6  Then  all  that  love  and  fear  the  Lord, 

At  my  salvation  shall  rejoice  ; 
For  I  have  trusted  in  thy  word, 

And  made  thy  grace  my  only  choice. 

460.  (463)     L.  M. 

1  ^T^HE  darken'd  sky  how  thick  it  low'rs  ! 

Troubled  with  storms,  and  big  with  show'rs ; 
No  cheerful  gleam  of  light  appears. 
But  nature  pours  forth  all  her  tears. 

2  Yet  let  the  sons  of  grace  revive  : 

God  bids  the  soul,  that  seeks  him,  live ; 
And,  from  the  gloomiest  shades  of  night, 
Calls  forth  a  morning  of  delight. 

3  The  seeds  of  ecstasy  unknown. 
Are  in  these  waterM  furrows  sown ; 

See  the  green  blades,  how  thick  they  rise. 
And  with  fresh  verdure  bless  our  eyes  ! 

4  In  secret  foldings  they  contain 
Unnumber'd  ears  of  golden  grain  ; 
And  heav'n  shall  pour  its  beams  around. 
Till  the  ripe  harvest  load  the  ground. 

5  Then  shall  the  trembling  mourner  come, 
And  find  his  sheaves  and  bring  them  home  ; 
The  voice,  long  broke  with  sighs,  shall  sing. 
Till  heav'n  with  hallelujahs  ring. 

*Ol9         Affliction  sanctified.- — Ps.  xlii. 

1     4  FFLICTION  is  a  stormy  deep, 
Where  wave  resounds  to  wave ; 
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Though  o'er  my  head  the  billows  roll, 
I  know  the  Lord  can  save. 

2  The  hand  that  now  withholds  my  joys 

Can  reinstate  my  peace; 
And  he  who  bade  the  tempest  roar, 
Can  bid  that  tempest  cease. 

3  In  the  dark  watches  of  the  night, 

I'll  count  his  mercies  o'er ; 
I'll  praise  him  for  ten  thousand  past, 
And  humbly  sue  for  more. 

4  When  darkness  and  when  sorrows  rose 

And  press'd  on  every  side. 
The  Lord  has  still  sustain'd  my  steps, 
And  still  has  been  my  guide. 

5  Here  will  I  rest,  and  build  my  hopes, 

Nor  murmur  at  his  rod  ; 
He's  more  than  all  the  world  to  me, 
My  health,  my  life,  my  God  ! 


A    WARFARE. 

/iao  C.  M. 

"*"^»       Holy  Fortitude.^1  Cor.  xvi.  13. 

1  4  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 

A  follower  of  the  Lamb? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause. 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease  ? 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize. 
And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas  ! 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

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4  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer  though  they  die ; 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thine  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine ! 

.„„  C.  M. 

^*^  Conflict  between  sin  and  holiness. 

1  "^MTHEN  heaven  does  grant  at  certain  times. 

Amidst  a  pow'rful  gale. 
Sweet  liberty  to  moan  my  crimes, 
And  wand'rings  to  bewail — 

2  Then  do  I  dream  my  sinful  brood 

Is  drown'd  in  the  wide  main 
Of  crystal  tears  and  crimson  blood, 
And  ne'er  will  live  again. 

3  I  get  my  foes  beneath  my  feet, 

I  bruise  the  serpent's  head  ; 
I  hope  the  vict'ry  is  complete, 
And  all  my  lusts  are  dead. 

4  But  ah,  alas  !  th'  ensuing  hour 

My  passions  rise  and  swell ; 
They  rage  and  reinforce  their  pow'r 
With  new  recruits  from  hell. 

404«      Pleading  with  God  under  affliction. 

1   "¥^HY  should  a  living  man  complain 
Of  deep  distress  within. 
Since  every  sigh,  and  every  pain, 
Is  but  the  fruit  of  sin  ? 
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2  No,  Lord,  I'll  patiently  submit, 

Nor  ever  dare  rebel ; 
Yet  sure  I  may,  here  at  thy  feet. 
My  painful  feelings  tell. 

3  Thou  seest  what  floods  of  sorrow  rise. 

And  beat  upon  my  soul ; 

One  trouble  to  another  cries, 

Billows  on  billows  roll. 

4  From  fear  to  hope,  and  hope  to  fear, 

My  shipwreck'd  soul  is  tost ; 
Till  I  am  tempted,  in  despair. 
To  give  up  all  for  lost. 

5  Yet  through  the  stormy  clouds  I'll  look 

Once  more  to  thee,  my  God  : 
O  fix  my  feet  upon  a  rock, 
Beyond  the  gaping  flood. 

6  One  look  of  mercy  from  thy  face 

Will  set  my  heart  at  ease ; 
One  all-commanding  word  of  grace 
Will  make  the  tempest  cease. 

A  DESERT. 

*"^*  The  Desert.-^l  Pet.  v.  8. 


465 


1 


T^HEN  night  descends  in  sable  guise. 

And  spreads  her  gloom  around. 
To  close  the  weary  traveller's  eyes, 
And  rest  him  on  the  ground. 

Amidst  the  dreary  desert  wide, 
The  wanderer  faints  to  hear, 

The  wide  alarm  on  every  side. 
Which  speaks  some  danger  near. 

So  in  this  wilderness  of  life, 

Whene'er  afflictions  come. 
We  sink,  as  in  a  night  of  grief. 

Far  from  our  sheltering  home, 
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466,  467  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

4  The  tempter's,  like  a  lion's  roar, 

Sounds  tlirough  the  vale  abroad, 
Then  let  us  watch,  and  ever  more 
Depend  upon  our  God. 

5  From  every  other  help  afar. 

And  left  without  a  friend, 
God  is  a  helper  ever  near, 
And  faithful  to  the  end. 

8.      CHRISTIAN    ASSURANCE    AND    CONFIDENCE    IN 
GOD. 

^Ov«      yy^g  confidence  of  the  Christian. 

1  XITHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  ev'ry  fear. 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurl'd  : 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage. 

And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come. 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall  : 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home. 
My  God,  my  heav'n,  my  all ! 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heav'nly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

467.  L.  M. 

1  "trow  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round, 

For  ever  be  thy  name  ador'd  ; 
I  blush  in  all  things  to  abound  ; 
The  servant  is  above  his  Lord  ! 

2  Inur'd  to  poverty  and  pain, 

A  suflf'ring  life  my  Master  led  : 
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The  Son  of  God,  the  Son  of  man, 
He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

3  But  lo !  a  place  he  hath  prepar'd 

For  me,  whom  watchful  angels  keep  ; 
Yea,  he  himself  becomes  my  guard  : 

He  smooths  my  bed,  and  gives  me  sleep. 

4  Jesus  protects  ;  my  fears,  begone  : 

What  can  the  rock  of  ages  move  ! 
Safe  in  thine  arms  I  lay  me  down, 
Thine  everlasting  arms  of  love. 

5  While  thou  art  intimately  nigh, 

Who,  who  shall  violate  my  rest  ? 
Sin,  earth,  and  hell  I  now  defy ; 
I  lean  upon  my  Saviour's  breast. 

6  I  rest  beneath  th'  Almighty's  shade, 

My  griefs  expire,  my  troubles  cease  ; 
Thou,  Lord,  on  whom  my  soul  is  stay'd, 
Wilt  keep  me  still  in  perfect  peace. 

7  Me  for  thine  own  thou  lov'st  to  take 

In  time  and  in  eternity ; 
Thou  never,  never  wilt  forsake 

A  helpless  worm  that  trusts  in  thee. 

^0©«    jf  gj^^ii  ^g  ^,^11  if^i^f^  ij^Q  righteous. — Isa.  iii.  10. 

1  'IM/'HAT  cheering  words  are  these  ! 

^       Their  sweetness  who  can  tell .'' 
In  time  and  to  eternity, 

'Tis  with  the  righteous  well. 

2  In  ev'ry  state  secure, 
Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye, 

'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endures, 
And  well  when  call'd  to  die. 

3  'Tis  well  when  joys  arise, 
'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow ; 

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469  CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE. 

'Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies, 
And  strong  temptations  blow. 

4  'Tis  well  when  on  the  mount 
They  feast  on  dying  love  ; 

And  'tis  as  well  in  God's  account, 
When  they  the  furnace  prove. 

5  'Tis  well  when  at  his  throne, 
They  wrestle,  weep,  and  pray, 

'Tis  well  when  at  his  feet  they  groan, 
Yet  bring  their  wants  away. 

6  'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls. 
From  earth  and  sin,  arise, 

Join  with  the  host  of  virgin  souls. 
Made  to  salvation  wise. 

469.  L.  M. 

1  ^TT^^  ^^  ^y  ^^^^'  whose  gracious  power, 
^^  Thro'  various  deaths  my  soul  hath  led, 
Or  turn'd  aside  the  fatal  hour, 

Or  lifted  up  my  sinking  head  ! 

2  In  all  my  ways  thy  hand  I  own, 

Thy  ruling  providence  I  see  : 
Assist  me  still  my  course  to  run. 
And  still  direct  my  paths  to  thee. 

3  Whither,  0  whither  should  I  fly. 

But  to  my  loving  Saviour's  breast ; 
Secure  within  thine  arms  to  lie, 
And  safe  beneath  thy  wings  to  rest. 

4  I  have  no  skill  the  snare  to  shun, 

But  thou,  O  Christ!  my  wisdom  art  : 
I  ever  into  ruin  run. 

But  thou  art  greater  than  my  heart. 

5  Foolish,  and  impotent,  and  blind. 

Lead  me  a  way  I  have  not  known ; 
Bring  me  where  I  my  heaven  may  find, 
The  heaven  of  loving  thee  alone. 
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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.  470 

6  Enlarge  my  heart  to  make  thee  room  ; 
Enter,  and  in  me  ever  stay : 
The  crooked  then  shall  straight  become ; 
The  darkness  shall  be  lost  in  day  ! 

470.  C.  M. 

1  4  ND  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 

And  let  it  faint  or  die  ; 
My  soul  shall  quit  the  mournful  vale, 

And  soar  to  worlds  on  high  : 
Shall  join  the  disembodied  saints, 

And  find  its  long-sought  rest : 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  pants 

In  the  Redeemer's  breast. 

2  In  hope  of  that  immortal  crown, 

I  now  the  cross  sustain  ; 
And  gladly  wander  up  and  down, 

And  smile  at  toil,  and  pain : 
I  suffer  on  my  three-score  years 

Till  my  Deliv'rer  come  : 
And  wipe  away  his  servant's  tears, 

And  take  his  exile  home. 

3  O  what  hath  Jesus  bought  for  me  ! 

Before  my  ravished  eyes. 
Rivers  of  life  divine  I  see, 

And  trees  of  paradise  ! 
I  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright, 

Who  taste  the  pleasures  there ! 
They  all  are  rob'd  in  spotless  white 

And  conqu'ring  palms  they  bear. 

4  O  what  are  all  my  suff 'rings  here, 

If,  Lord,  thou  count  me  meet. 
With  that  enraptur'd  host  t'  appear, 

And  worship  at  thy  feet ! 
Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain, 

Take  life  or  friends  away  : 
But  let  me  find  them  all  again 

In  that  eternal  day. 
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471,  472  CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE. 

-^.  (354)     L.   M. 

■*'*•  Safety  in  God. 

1  /^OURAGE,  my  soul !  while  God  is  near, 

What  enemy  hast  thou  to  fear  ? 
How  canst  thou  want  a  sure  defence, 
Whose  refuge  is  Omnipotence  ? 

2  Tho'  thickest  dangers  crowd  my  way, 
My  God  can  chase  my  fears  away : 
My  steadfast  heart  on  him  relies, 
And  all  those  dangers  still  defies. 

3  Tho'  billows  after  billows  roll, 
To  overwhelm  my  sinking  soul ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  my  faith  shall  stand. 
Upheld  by  God's  almighty  hand. 

4  In  life,  his  presence  is  my  aid  ; 

In  death,  'twill  guide  me  thro'  the  shade ; 
Chase  all  my  rising  fears  away. 
And  turn  my  darkness  into  day. 

M^Sy  C.     M. 

^  •  '••  God's  Presence  is  Light. 

1  1VfY  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
^        The  life  of  my  delights, 

The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights. 

2  In  darkest  shades  if  he  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun; 
He  is  my  soul's  sweet  morning  star, 
And  he  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
W^hile  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine. 
And  whispers  1  am  his! 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word, 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 
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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.  473,  474 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 
Pd  break  through  every  foe  ; 
The  wings  of  love,  and  arms  of  faith 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through. 

L.   M. 

47 3 «     ^0  Trust  in  the  Creatures;  or,  Faith  in  Divine 
Grace  and  Power. 

1  IIJ^Y  spirit  looks  to  God  alone  ; 

My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne : 
In  all  ray  fears,  in  all  my  straits, 
My  soul  on  his  salvation  waits. 

2  Trust  him,  ye  saints,  in  all  your  ways. 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  his  face  : 
When  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all  sufficient  aid. 

3  False  are  the  men  of  high  degree. 
The  baser  sort  are  vanity  ; 

Laid  in  the  balance  both  appear 
Light  as  a  puff  of  empty  air. 

4  Make  not  increasing  gold  your  trust. 
Nor  set  your  heart  on  glittering  dust: 
Why  will  you  grasp  the  fleeting  smoke, 
And  not  believe  what  God  hath  spoke? 

5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declared. 
Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard, 
"All  power  is  his  eternal  due  : 

He  must  be  fear'd  and  trusted  too." 

6  For  Sovereign  power  reigns  not  alone, 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne  : 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 

9.     CHRISTIAN    IN  THE    PROSPECT  OF  DEATH. 

474  C-  M. 

^  ^  Meditations  on  future  Glory. 

1   5^1^18  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  hope, 

That  when  my  change  shall  come, 
Angels  will  hover  round  my  bed. 
And  waft  my  spirit  home  ! 

3*2.5  3B 


475  CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE. 

2  There  shall  my  dis-imprison'd  soul, 

Behold  him  and  adore  ; 
Be  with  his  likeness  satisfied, 
And  grieve,  and  sin,  no  more. 

3  Shall  see  him  wear  that  very  flesh. 

On  which  my  guilt  was  lain  ; 
His  love  intense,  his  merit  fresh. 
As  though  but  newly  slain. 

4  Soon  too  my  slumbering  dust  shall  hear 

The  trumpet's  quickening  sound  ; 
And  by  my  vSaviour's  power  rebuilt. 
At  his  right  hand  be  found. 

5  These  eyes  shall  see  him  in  that  day, 

The  God  that  died  for  me ! 
And  all  my  rising  bones  shall  say, 
Lord,  who  is  like  to  thee  ! 

6  If  such  the  views  which  grace  unfolds, 

Weak  as  it  is  below. 
What  raptures  must  the  church  above. 
In  Jesus'  presence  know  ! 

7  O  may  the  unction  of  these  truths, 

For  ever  with  me  stay. 
Till  from  her  sinful  cage  dismiss'd, 
My  spirit  flies  away  ! 

.^-  P.  M.     8,7,8,7,4,7. 

^  *  **•  Soul  happy  on  a  Death  Bed. 

1  T^V'RY  moment  brings  me  nearer 

To  my  long  sought  rest  above  ; 
Higher  mounts  my  soul,  and  higher — 

0  how  happy  to  remove  ; 
Then,  for  ever. 

Shall  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

2  Soon  shall  I  be  gone  to  glory — 

Join  the  bright,  angelic  race, 
There  repeat  the  pleasing  story — 

1  was  sav'd  by  sovereign  grace  : 

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CHRISTIAN    EXPERIENCE.  476 

And  for  ever 

View  my  loving  Saviour's  face. 

3  Tho'  my  burden  sore  oppress  me, 

And  I  shrink  beneath  my  pain, 
Jesus  Christ  will  soon  release  me, 

And  your  loss  will  be  my  gain  : 
Precious  Saviour, 
With  my  Lord  I  shall  remain. 

476  C.  M. 

"•        View  of  Canaan. — Deut.  xxxii.  49. 

|N  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  O  the  transporting,  rapt'rous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  array'd  in  living  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  There  gen'rous  fruits  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow ; 
There  rocks  and  hills,  and  brooks  and  vales, 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  All  o'er  those  wide  extended  plains 

Shines  one  eternal  day  ; 
There  God  the  Son  for  ever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  winds,  nor  pois'nous  breath 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death. 
Are  felt  and  fear'd  no  more. 

6  W^hen  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  for  ever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 

7  Fill'd  with  delight,  my  raptur'd  soul 

Would  here  no  longer  stay ; 
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477,    478  CHRISTIAN     EXPERIENCE. 

Tho'  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 

P.  M.    8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  as  112. 
477.     Longing  for  Heaven. — Job  iii.  17 — ^^2. 
Is.  li.  14.  Phil.  i.  23. 

1  TPO  languish  for  his  native  air 

Can  the  poor,  wandering  exile  cease  ? 
The  tir'd  his  wish  of  rest  forbear  ? 
The  tortur'd  help  desiring  ease  ? 
The  slave  no  more  for  freedom  sigh 
Or  I  no  longer  pine  to  die  ? 

2  As  shipwreck'd  mariners  desire, 
With  eager  grasp,  to  reach  the  shore  *, 
As  hirelings  long  t'  obtain  their  hire, 
And  veterans  wish  their  warfare  o'er  ; 
I  languish  from  this  earth  to  flee, 
And  gasp  for — immortality. 

3  To  heaven  I  lift  my  mournful  eyes, 
And  all  within  me  groans,  "how  long  ?" 
O  were  I  landed  in  the  skies  ! 

The  bitter  loss,  the  cruel  wrong, 
Should  there  no  more  my  soul  molest, 
Or  break  my  everlasting  rest. 

4  0  could  I  break  this  carnal  fence, 
Drop  all  my  sorrows  in  the  tomb, 
On  angel's  wings  remove  from  hence. 
And  fly  this  happy  moment  home, 

Quit  the  dark  house  of  mouldering  clay, 
And  launch  into  eternal  day  ! 

-  ^^  P.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  8,  7,  8,  7. 

^•^*      The  dying  Christian. — Deut.  xxxii   49,  50. 


TESUS,  help  thy  fallen  creature  ! 

Conqueror  of  the  world  thou  art, 
Stronger  than  the  foe,  and  greater 
Than  this  poor  rebellious  heart : 
Power  I  know  to  thee  is  given, 
Power  to  sentence  or  release, 
Power  to  shut  or  open  heaven ; 
Thou  alone  hast  all  the  keys. 
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CHRISTIAN   EXPERIENCE.  479 

2  Open,  then,  in  great  compassion, 

Open  mercy's  door  to  me, 
Out  of  mighty  tribulation 

Bring  me  forth  thy  face  to  see  ; 
O  cut  short  my  days  of  mourning, 

Quickly  to  my  rescue  come, 
Let  me  joyfully  returning 

Reach  my  everlasting  home. 

3  Hear  me,  Lord,  myself  bemoaning, 

Banish'd  from  my  native  place, 
Languishing  for  God,  and  groaning 

To  appear  before  thy  face  : 
From  this  bodily  oppression 

Set  my  earnest  spirit  free, 
Give  me  now  the  full  possession, 

Let  me  now  thy  glory  see. 

4  If  thou  ever  didst  discover 

To  my  faith  the  promis'd  land, 
Bid  me  now  the  stream  pass  over. 

On  that  heavenly  border  stand, 
Now  surmount  whate'er  opposes, 

Into  thine  embraces  fly  ; 
Speak  the  word  thou  spak'st  to  Moses, 

Bid  me  get  me  up,  and  die. 

L.  M. 

4T9«     Desiring  to  depart,  and  to  be  with  Christ. 
Phil.  i.  23. 


1 


"l^HILE  on  the  verge  of  life  I  stand. 

And  view  the  scene  on  either  hand. 
My  spirit  struggles  with  my  clay^ 
And  longs  to  wing  its  flight  away. 

Where  Jesus  dwells  my  soul  would  be. 
And  faints  my  much-lov'd  Lord  to  see ; 
Earth,  twine  no  more  about  my  heart ! 
For  'tis  far  better  to  depart. 

Come,  ye  angelic  envoys  !  come. 
And  lead  the  willing  pilgrim  home ; 
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480 


CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE, 


Ye  know  the  way  to  Jesus'  throne, — 
Source  of  my  joys,  and  of  your  own. 

4  That  blissful  interview,  how  sweet ! 
To  fall  transported  at  his  feet ! 
Rais'd  in  his  arms,  to  view  his  face. 
Through  the  full  beamings  of  his  grace  I 

5  As  with  a  seraph's  voice  to  sing ! 
To  fly  as  on  a  cherub's  wing  ! 
Performing,  with  unwearied  hands, 
The  present  Saviour's  high  commands. 

6  Yet,  with  these  prospects  full  in  sight, 
We'll  wait  thy  signal  for  the  flight. 
For,  while  thy  service  we  pursue, 
We  find  a  heaven  in  all  we  do. 

*OU.       rp^^  Dyi^^  Christian. 

1  nnHE  hour  of  my  departure's  come  ; 

I  hear  the  voice  that  calls  me  home  ; 
At  last,  O  Lord  !  let  trouble  cease, 
And  let  thy  servant  die  in  peace. 

2  The  race  appointed  I  have  run  ; 
The  combat's  o'er,  the  prize  is  won. 
And  now  my  witness  is  on  high. 
And  now  my  record's  in  the  sky. 

3  Not  in  mine  innocence  I  trust ; 
I  bow  before  thee  in  the  dust ; 

And  through  my  Saviour's  blood  alone, 
I  look  for  mercy  at  thy  throne. 

4  I  leave  the  world  without  a  tear. 
Save  for  the  friends  1  held  so  dear  ; 
To  heal  their  sorrow.  Lord,  descend, 
And  to  the  friendless  prove  a  friend. 

5  I  come,  I  come  at  thy  command  ; 
I  give  my  spirit  to  thy  hand  ; 
Stretch  forth  thine  everlasting  arms. 
And  shield  me  in  the  last  alarms  ! 

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CHRISTIAN  EXPERIENCE.  481,  482 

6  The  hour  of  my  departure's  come  ; 
I  hear  the  voice  that  calls  me  home  : 
Now,  O  my  God  !  let  trouble  cease, 
Now  let  thy  servant  die  in  peace 

P.  M.     8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  as  112. 
481«  Life  resigned;  or,  waitins;  to  depart. — 1  Chron. 
xxix.  28.     Job  viii.  16.     Phil.  i.  23. 

1  i^  'TIS  enough  !  I  ask  no  more, 

Full  of  a  few  sad  sinful  days, 
Sated  with  life,  till  life  is  o'er, 

I  languish  to  conclude  my  race, 
And  silently  resign  my  breath, 
And  sink  into  the  shades  of  death. 

2  This  earth  without  regret  I  leave. 

Impatient  for  my  heav'nly  rest ; 
Saviour,  my  weary  soul  receive, 

Take  a  sad  pilgrim  to  thy  breast, 
I  only  live,  and  die,  to  be 
Restor'd,  resorb'd,  and  lost  in  thee. 

^0^»  Dying  Saint  to  his  SouL 

1  '^T'lTAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame  ! 

Quit,  O  quit  this  mortal  frame  : 
Trembling,  hoping,  ling'ring,  flying, 

O  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark!  they  wisper,  angels  say, 
"Sister  spirit,  come  away  ;  " 
What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite  ? 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight, 
Drowns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath  ! 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death  ? 

3  The  world  recedes,  it  disappears! 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes — my  ears 
With  sounds  seraphic  ring! 

Lend,  lend  your  wings,  I  mount !  I  fly  ! 
O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
O  death,  where  is  thy  sting  ? 
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483,  484  THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE. 

THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE. 

1.  THE   WORD   OF  GOD. 

Uf^  See  Hymns  from  I  to  1^  inclusive. 

2.  PRAYER PRIVATE. 

48^  L.    M. 

Pray  without  ceasing. — 1  Thes.  v.  17. 

1  TJRAY'R  was  appointed  to  convey 

The  blessings  God  designs  to  give; 
Long  as  they  live  should  christians  pray, 
For  only  while  they  pray,  they  live. 

2  The  christian's  heart  his  pray'r  indites, 
He  speaks  as  prompted  from  within ; 
The  Spirit  his  petition  writes, 

And  Christ  receives,  and  gives  it  in. 

3  And  shall  we  in  dead  silence  lie, 

When  Christ  stands  waiting  for  our  pray'r? 
My  soul,  thou  hast  a  friend  on  high ; 
Arise,  and  try  thy  interest  there. 

4  If  pains  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress — 
If  cares  distract,  or  fears  dismay — 
If  guilt  deject — if  sin  distress. 
The  remedy's  before  thee  ! — pray. 

5  'Tis  prayer  supports  the  soul  that's  weak, 
Tho'  thought  be  broken — language  lame  ; 
Pray,  if  thou  canst,  or  canst  not  speak, 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'  name. 

484-  ^'  ^• 

^~'**  Exhortation  to  Prayer. 

1  TMTHAT  various  hind'rances  we  meet 

In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat  ! 
Yet  he  who  knows  the  worth  of  pray'r, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ! 

2  Pray'r  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw ; 
Pray'r  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw — 

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THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE.  485 

Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love — 
Brings  ev'ry  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Pray'r  makes  the  christian's  armor  bright ; 
And  satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words  ?  ah  !   think  again  : 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplications  sent — 
Your  cheerful  songs  should  oftener  be, 
"Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me! " 

S.  M. 
4r85»     Importunate  prayer  prevalent  with  God, 
Luke  xviii.  1 — 7. 

1  ^T^HE  Lord,  who  truly  knows 

The  heart  of  ev'ry  saint, 
Invites  us  by  his  holy  word. 
To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear ; 
We  never  plead  in  vain ; 

Yet  we  must  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Tho'  unbelief  suggest, 
Why  should  we  longer  wait? 

He  bids  us  never  give  him  rest. 
But  be  importunate. 

4  'Twas  thus  a  widow  poor. 
Without  support  or  friend. 

Beset  the  unjust  judge's  door. 
And  gain'd  at  last  her  end. 

5  And  shall  not  Jesus  hear 
His  children  when  they  cry  r 

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486,  487  THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE. 

Yes,  tho'  he  may  awhile  forbear, 
He'll  not  their  suit  deny. 

6       Then  let  us  earnest  be, 

And  never  faint  in  pray'r  ; 
He  loves  our  importunity. 

And  makes  our  cause  his  care. 

^"*      Private  devotion. — Matt.  vi.  G. 

1  Tj^ATHER  Divine,  thy  piercing  eye 

Sees  thro'  the  darkest  night; 
In  deep  retirement  thou  art  nigh, 
With  heart-discerning  sight. 

2  There  may  thy  piercing  eye  survey 

My  solemn  homage  paid. 
With  ev'ry  morning's  dawning  ray, 
And  ev'ry  evening's  shade. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  own  celestial  fire 

The  incense  still  inflame  ; 
While  my  warm  vows  to  thee  aspire, 
Thro'  my  Redeemer's  name. 

4  So  shall  the  visits  of  thy  love 

My  soul  in  secret  bless  ; 
So  shalt  thou  deign  in  worlds  above, 
Thy  suppliant  to  confess. 

4-^7  C.    M. 

^^  •  •  Behold  he prayeth. — Acts  ix.  II. 

1  "ORAY'R  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

Utter'd  or  unexpress'd, 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Pray'r  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh. 

The  falling  of  a  tear ; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye 
W^hen  none  but  God  is  near. 
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THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE.  488,  489 

Pray'r  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try  ; 
Pray'r  the  subliraest  strains  that  reach 

The  majesty  on  high. 

Pray'r  is  the  christian's  vital  breath, 

The  christian's  native  air, 
His  watchword  at  the  gate  of  death — 

He  enter's  heav'n  with  pray'r. 

Pray'r  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice 

Returning  from  his  ways, 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice 

And  say, — "Behold  he  prays." 


SOCIAL. 

P.  M.     8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6 
•      Priv 


48o«      Private  Meetinors. —Mdii.  xviii.  20. 


"l/fTHERE  two  or  three  together  meet, 
My  love  and  mercy  to  repeat, 

And  tell  what  I  have  done. 
There  will  I  be,"  said  God,  "  to  bless. 
And  ev'ry  burden'd  soul  redress, 

Who  worships  at  my  throne." 

2  Make  one  in  this  assembly.  Lord, 

Speak  to  each  heart  some  cheering  word. 

To  set  the  spirit  free  : 
Impart  a  kind  celestial  show'r, 
And  grant  that  we  may  spend  an  hour 
In  fellowship  with  thee. 

489  ^-  ^^• 

-icjcF*  Jieviewing  the  Mercies  of  God. — 2  Sam.  vii.  13J 

1  Jp^AIN  would  my  soul  with  wonder  trace 

Thy  mercies,  O  my  God : 
And  tell  the  riches  of  thy  grace — 
The  merits  of  thy  blood. 

2  With  Israel's  King,  my  heart  would  cry. 

While  I  review  thy  ways, 
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490,  491  THE   MEANS   OF  GRACE. 

Tell  itie,  my  Saviour,  who  am  I, 
That  I  should  see  thy  face  ? 

3  Form'd  by  thine  hand,  and  form'd  for  thee, 

I  would  be  ever  thine  : 
My  Saviour,  make  my  spirit  free, 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

4  Fain  would  my  soul  with  rapture  dwell 

On  thy  redeeming  grace  ; 

0  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  tell 
My  dear  Redeemer's  praise. 

3.     PUBLIC    WORSHIP. 

L.  M. 

400*        ^'^«  Enjoyment  of  Christ;  or,  delight  in 
Worship. 

1  "Ij^AR  from  my  thoughts,  vain   world,  be  gone, 

Let  my  religious  hours  alone  : 
Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  see, 

1  wait  a  visit.  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire  : 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above, 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

3  Bless'd  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare  I 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are  ! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace,  and  dying  love. 

4  Hail,  great  Immanuel,  all  divine. 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine  ; 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  one, 
That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known. 

L.  M. 

4:0 !•  'J'he  Happiness  of  humble  Worship. 

Psalm  Ixxxiv. 

1  JJOW  lovely,  how  divinely  sweet, 

O  Lord,  thy  sacred  courts  appear  ! 
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THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE.  492,    493 

Fain  would  my  longing  passions  meet 
The  glories  of  thy  presence  there. 

2  O,  blest  the  men,  blest  their  employ, 
Whom  thy  indulgent  favours  raise 
To  dwell  in  those  abodes  of  joy, 
And  sing  thy  never-ceasing  praise. 

3  One  day  within  thy  sacred  gate 
Affords  more  real  joy  to  me. 

Than  thousands  in  the  tents  of  state ; 
The  meanest  place  is  bliss  with  thee. 

4  God  is  a  sun ;  our  brightest  day 
From  his  reviving  presence  flows ; 
God  is  a  shield,  through  all  the  way, 
To  guard  us  from  surrounding  foes. 

5  O  Lord  of  hosts,  thou  God  of  grace, 
How  blest,  divinely  blest,  is  he. 

Who  trusts  thy  love,  and  seeks  thy  face, 
And  fixes  all  his  hopes  on  thee  ! 

4^/6*    Y^o  be  sung  between  prayer  and  sermon, 

1  "WTHERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord. 

Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace. 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise  ; 

2  "There,"  says  the  Saviour,  "will  I  be. 
Amid  this  little  company  ; 

To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face. 
And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place." 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word  : 

Now  send  thy  spirit  from  above. 

Now  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

4Q^  C.  M. 

**^  For  Christian  worship, 

1  f\  LORD,  our  languid  souls  inspire, 
^^  For  here  we  trust  thou  art ! 

337  2c 


494  THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

Send  down  a  coal  of  heav'nly  fire 
To  warm  each  waiting  heart. 

2  Show  us  some  tokens  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hopes  to  raise ; 
And  pour  thy  blessing  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

3  Within  these  walls  let  holy  praise. 

And  love  and  concord  dwell : 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humble  mind  bestow ; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow. 

5  May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  word, 

In  faith  present  our  pray'rs  ; 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord, 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

6  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Enforc'd  by  mighty  grace. 
Awaken  sinners  all  around 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

/lO/l  ^'  ^• 

^^"^^  Before  Sermon. 

1  nPHY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 

Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word  : 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear. 
And  faith  be  mix'd  with  what  we  hear. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove. 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above  : 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 
And  satisfied  with  living  bread. 

3  To  us  the  sacred  word  apply. 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy  ; 
And  may  we  in  thy  faith  and  fear. 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

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THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE.  495,    496 

4  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal ; 

Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will : 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display  ; 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

^'^^^  Before  Sermon. 

1  TESUS,  thou  dear  redeeming  Lord, 

Thy  blessing  we  implore  ; 
Open  the  door  to  preach  thy  word, 
The  great  effectual  door. 

2  Gather  the  outcasts  in,  and  save 

From  sin  and  satan's  power  ! 
And  let  them  now  acceptance  have, 
And  know  their  gracious  hour. 

3  Lover  of  souls  !  thou  know'st  to  prize 

What  thou  hast  bought  so  dear ; 
Come  then,  and  in  thy  people's  eyes 
With  all  thy  wounds  appear ! 

4  Appear,  as  when  of  old  confest 

The  suifering  Son  of  God ; 
And  let  us  see  thee  in  thy  vest 
But  newly  dipt  in  blood. 

5  The  hardness  of  our  hearts  remove, 

Thou  who  for  sin  hast  died  ; 
Show  us  the  tokens  of  thy  love, 
Thy  ie^i^  thy  hands,  thy  side. 

406  ^-  ^• 

Prayer  for  the  Spirit's  Influence. 

1  TN  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come, 

To  worship  at  thy  feet ; 
0  pour  thy  Holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak, 

To  hear  the  Saviour's  voice : 
Thy  face  and  favour.  Lord,  we  seek. 
Now  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 
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497  THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear. 

And  understand  thy  word  ; 
To  feel  thy  blissful  presence  near. 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 

4  Here  let  thy  pow'r  and  grace  be  felt ; 

Thy  love  and  mercy  known  ; 
Our  icy  hearts,  dear  Jesus  melt, 
And  break  this  flinty  stone. 

5  Let  sinners,  Lord  thy  goodness  prove, 

And  saints  rejoice  in  thee ; 
Let  rebels  be  subdu'd  by  love. 
And  to  the  Saviour  flee. 

6  This  house  with  grace  and  glory  fill, 

This  congregation  bless ; 
Thy  great  salvation  now  reveal ; 
Thy  glorious  righteousness. 

-  ^^  P.  M.   7,  7,  7,  7.  _ 

^*f  i  •         Humble  Request. — Jer.  xxix.  13. 

1  T  ORD,  w^e  come  before  thee  now, 
"^  At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow ; 

O  do  not  our  suit  disdain  ; 

Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ? 

2  In  thine  own  appointed  way. 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay  ; 
Lord,  we  cannot  let  thee  go, 
'Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

3  Send  some  message  from  thy  word. 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford  ; 
Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 

4  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn, 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return  ; 

Those  who  are  cast  down,  lift  up ; 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

5  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind  ; 

340 


TMfi    MEANS    OF    GRACE.  498,    499 

Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free, 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 

4QQ  P-  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 

**«fO»         Prayer  for  Minister  and  People. 

1  IJEAREST  Saviour,  help  thy  servant 

To  proclaim  thy  wondrous  love  ! 
Pour  thy  grace  upon  this  people, 

That  thy  truth  they  may  approve : 
Bless,  O  bless  them. 
From  thy  shining  courts  above. 

2  Now  thy  gracious  word  invites  them 

To  partake  the  gospel-feast ; 
Let  thy  Spirit  sweetly  draw  them ; 

Every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest ! 
O  receive  us, 
Let  us  find  thy  promisM  rest. 

4?fy»  jr^^yg  f^  ;^g  Church. 

1  T  LOVE  thy  Zion,  Lord  ! 
The  house  of  thine  abode  ; 
The  church,  0  blest  Redeemer  !  sav'd 
With  thy  own  precious  blood. 

•2       I  love  thy  church,  0  God  ! 
Her  walls  before  thee  stand. 
Dear  as  the  apple  of  thine  eye. 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  If  e'er  to  bless  thy  sons 
My  voice  or  hands  deny : 

These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake, 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  If  e'er  my  heart  forget 
Her  welfare  or  her  woe  : 

Let  ev'ry  joy  this  heart  forsake, 
And  ev'ry  grief  o'erflow. 

5  For  her  my  tears  shall  fall ; 
For  her  my  pray'rs  ascend  ; 

341  2C* 


500,    501  THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE. 

To  her  my  cares  and  toils  be  giv'n, 
'Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

6       Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heav'nly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows, 
Her  hymns 'of  love  and  praise. 

500.  (363)     P.  M.    6.  6,  6,  6,  S,  8 

1  T  ORD  of  the  worlds  above. 

How  pleasant  and  how  fair, 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love. 
Thine  earthly  temples  are ! 

To  thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires 
With  warm  desires 

To  see  my  God. 

2  O  happy  souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear  ! 
O  happy  men  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there  ! 
They  praise  thee  still ; 
And  happy  they. 
Who  love  the  way 
To  Zion's  hill. 

3  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  this  dar  k  vale  of  tears  ; 
Till  each  arrives  at  length. 
Till  each  in  heav'n  appears : 
O  glorious  seat. 
When  God  our  King 
Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet ! 

501.  (305)     C.  M. 

1   T^HE  Lord  in  Zion  plac'd  his  name, 
His  ark  was  settled  there  ; 
To  Zion  the  whole  nation  came 
To  worship  thrice  a  year. 
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THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE.  502,  503 

2  But  we  have  no  such  lengths  to  go. 

Nor  wander  far  abroad  ; 
Where'er  thy  saints  assemble  now, 
There  is  a  house  for  God. 

3  Here,  mighty  God  !  accept  our  vows  ; 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread ; 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 
And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

4  Here  let  the  son  of  David  reign, 

Let  God's  anointed  shine : 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  pow'r  divine. 

502^  (366)     L.  M. 

1  T  ORD  !   'tis  a  pleasant  thing,  to  stand 

In  gardens  planted  by  thy  hand  ; 
Let  me  within  thy  courts  be  seen. 
Like  a  young  cedar,  fresh  and  green. 

2  There  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love, 
Blest  with  thine  influence  from  above : 
Not  Lebanon,  with  all  its  trees. 
Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

3  The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live  ; 
Nature  decays,  but  grace  must  thrive; 
Time,  that  doth  all  things  else  impair, 
Shall  make  them  flourish  strong  and  fair. 

4  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  show. 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just,  and  true  ; 
None,  that  attend  his  courts  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 

-^o  (369)     L.  M. 

•  Preparation  for  Worship. 

1     A  WAY  from  ev'ry  mortal  care. 

Away  from  earth,  our  souls  retreat ; 
We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar. 
And  wait  and  worship  near  thy  seat. 
343 


504,  505  THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE. 

2  Lord,  in  the  temple  of  thy  grace, 

We  bow  before  thee  and  adore  ; 
We  view  the  glories  of  thy  face. 

And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  pow'r. 

3  Whilst  here  our  various  wants  we  mourn. 

United  pray'rs  ascend  on  high ; 
And  faith  expects  a  sure  return 
Of  blessings  in  variet3\ 

4  Father !  my  soul  would  here  abide  ; 

Or,  if  my  feet  must  hence  depart, 
Still  keep  me,  Father,  near  thy  side; 
Still  keep  thy  dwelling  in  my  heart. 

^"^^     Readiness  to  serve  God  in  his  house. 

1  jPJARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 

I  haste  to  seek  thy  face  ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away. 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand. 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  Pve  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  pow'r 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine : 
My  God,  repeat  that  heav'nly  hour, 
That  vision  so  divine. 

4  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 
As  when  the  richer  grace  I  taste. 
And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 

5  Not  life  itself,  with  all  her  joys. 

Can  my  best  passions  move. 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

"iO^     ^  (373)     L.  M. 

*'^'    •   The  Sabbath  preparatory  to  Heaven. 

1   T  ORD  of  the  sabbath  !  hear  our  vows 
-*^^  On  this  thy  day,  in  this  thy  house ; 
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THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE.  506 

And  own,  as  grateful  sacrifice, 

The  songs  which  from  thy  churches  rise. 

2  Thine  earthly  sabbaths.  Lord  !  we  love ; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above: 

Thy  servants  to  that  rest  aspire 
With  ardent  hope  and  strong  desire. 

3  There  langour  shall  no  more  oppress  ; 
The  heart  shall  feel  no  more  distress  ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
That  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

4  No  gloomy  cares  shall  there  annoy  ; 
No  conscious  guilt  disturb  our  joy  ; 
But  every  doubt  and  fear  shall  cease  ; 
And  perfect  love  give  perfect  peace. 

5  When  shall  that  glorious  day  begin, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  death  or  sin. 
Whose  sun  shall  never  more  decline. 
But  with  unfading  lustre  shine  ! 

ovo«         2%e  sweetness  of  the  Sabbath. 

1  g  WEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King  ! 

To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and  sing  ; 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light. 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest : 
No  mortal  care  shall  fill  my  breast ; 
My  heart  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word. 

3  And  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  refin'd  my  heart. 
When  doubts  and  fears  no  more  remain. 
To  break  my  inward  peace  again. 

4  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know, 
All  I  desir'd,  or  wish'd  below  ; 

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507,  508  THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE. 


And  ev'ry  pow'r  find  sweet  employ 
In  the  eternal  world  of  joy. 

(376)     C.  M. 
501fm     I'he  Sabbath  commemorates  Christ's  resur- 
rection. 

1  npmS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made  ; 

He  calls  the  hours  his  own  ; 

Let  heav'n  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 

And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  arose  our  glorious  head, 

And  death's  dread  empire  fell. 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumph  spread. 
And  all  its  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosannah  !  the  anointed  King 

Ascends  his  destin'd  throne  : 
To  God  our  grateful  homage  bring, 
And  his  Messiah  own. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  came  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace  ; 
Who  came  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosannah  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can  raise  ! 
The  highest  heav'ns  in  which  he  reigns 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

4.    BAPTISM, OF  INFANTS. 

*^^^*  Baptism  of  children. 

1  T  ORD  !  what  our  ears  have  heard. 

Our  eyes  delighted  trace. 
Thy  love  in  long  succession  shown 
To  ev'ry  virtuous  race. 

2  Our  children  thou  dost  claim. 

And  mark  them  out  for  thine  : 
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THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE.  509 

Ten  thousand  blessings  to  thy  name 
For  goodness  so  divine ! 

3  Thy  cov'nant  may  they  keep, 

And  bless  the  happy  bands, 
Which  closer  still  engage  their  hearts 
To  honor  thy  commands. 

4  How  great  thy  mercies,  Lord  ! 

How  plenteous  is  thy  grace, 
Which  in  the  promise  of  thy  love 
Includes  our  rising  race  ! 

5  Our  offspring,  still  thy  care, 

Shall  own  their  fathers'  God, 
To  latest  times  thy  blessings  share, 
And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 

ovtf.  /„y^^^  Baptism. 

1  QEE  Israel's  gentle  shepherd  stand, 

With  all-engaging  charms  ! 
Hark!  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  takes  them  in  his  arms  ! 

2  "  Permit  them  to  approach,  (he  cries) 

Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
It  was  to  save  such  souls  as  these, 
With  pow'r  and  love  I  came." 

3  We  bring  them.  Lord,  with  grateful  hearts, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee ; 
Rejoic'd  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be  ! 

4  Thus  Lydia's  house  was  sanctified. 

When  she  received  the  word  ; 
Thus  the  believing  jailer  gave 
His  family  to  the  Lord. 

5  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear  ; 

Ye  children,  seek  his  face  ; 
And  fly  with  trans})ort  to  receive 
The  gospel  of  his  grace. 
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510,   511  THE    MEANS   OF  GRACE. 

6  If  orphans  they  are  left  behind, 
Thy  care,  O  God  !  we  trust ; 
And  let  thy  promise  cheer  our  hearts, 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust. 

•*•■■"•     Infant  Baptism.— Ma.rk  x.  14. 

1  "OEHOLD  what  condescending  love 

Jesus  on  earth  displays  ! 
To  babes  and  sucklings  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace  ! 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps, 

To  our  forefathers  giv'n  ; 
Young  children  in  his  arms  he  takes, 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

3  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 

"Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these. 
The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

4  We  bring  them.  Lord,  with  thankful  hearts, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee  ; 
Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine. 
Thine  may  our  offspring  be. 

5  Kindly  receive  this  tender  branch, 

And  form  his  soul  for  God  ; 
Baptize  him  with  thy  spirit.  Lord, 
And  wash  him  with  thy  blood. 

6  ["  Thus  to  their  parents  and  their  seed 

Let  thy  salvation  come  ; 
And  num'rous  households  meet  at  last. 
In  one  eternal  home."] 

OF     ADULTS. 

p;ii  (382)     C.  M. 

^***  Of  Adults. 

1  ^^pROCLAIM,"  said  Christ,  "God's  won- 
drous  grace 
To  all  the  sons  of  men ; 
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He  who  believes  and  is  baptiz'd, 
Salvation  shall  obtain." 

2  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those, 

Who,  hoping  in  his  word, 
This  day  have  publicly  declar'd. 
That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

3  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  go  on, 

And  run  the  Christian  race ; 
And  in  the  troubles  of  the  way. 
Find  all-sufficient  grace. 

4  And  when  the  awful  message  comes. 

To  call  their  souls  away ; 
May  they  be  found  prepar'd  to  live 
In  realms  of  endless  day. 


L.  M. 
^*^»      Baptism.— Mm.  xxviii.  18,  23. 

1  r^OME,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

Honor  the  means  enjoin'd  by  Thee, 
Make  good  our  Apostolic  boast. 
And  own  thy  glorious  ministry. 

2  We  now  thy  promis'd  presence  claim, 

Sent  to  disciple  all  mankind. 
Sent  to  baptize  into  thy  name, 

W^e  now  thy  promis'd  presence  find. 

3  Father,  in  these  reveal  thy  Son, 

In  these  for  whom  we  seek  thy  face. 
The  hidden  mystery  make  known. 
The  inward,  pure,  baptizing  grace. 

4  Jesus,  with  us  Thou  always  art, 

Establish  now  the  sacred  sign. 
The  gift  unspeakable  impart. 

And  bless  thine  ordinance  Divine. 

5  Spirit  divine,  descend  from  high, 

Baptizer  of  our  spirits  Thou, 

349  2D 


513  THE   MEANS  OF  GRACE. 

The  sacramental  seed  apply, 

And  witness  with  the  water  now. 

6  Oh  !  that  the  souls  baptiz'd  herein, 
May  now  thy  truth  and  mercy  feel : 
Arise,  and  wash  away  their  sin — 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  their  pardon  seal. 


ij^  See  Hymns  from  99  <o  171  inclusive. 

L.   M. 

^13»     -^  preparatory  Thought  for  the  Lord's  Supper, 
Is.  liii.  1,  2,  3. 

1  "IMTHAT  heavenly  man,  or  lovely  God, 

Comes  marching  downward  from  the  skies .^ 
Array'd  in  garments  roU'd  in  blood. 
With  joy  and  pity  in  his  eyes  ? 

2  The  Lord  !  the  Saviour  !  yes,  'tis  he  ! 

I  know  him  by  the  smiles  he  wears  ! 
Dear  glorious  man  that  died  for  me, 
Drench'd  deep  in  agonies  and  tears  ! 

3  Lo  !  he  reveals  his  shining  breast, 

I  own  those  wounds,  and  I  adore  ; 
Lo !  he  prepares  a  royal  feast, 

Sweet  fruit  of  those  sharp  pangs  he  bore  ! 

4  Whence  flow  these  favors  so  divine? 

Lord  !  why  so  lavish  of  thy  blood  ? 
Why  for  such  earthly  souls  as  mine. 
This  heavenly  wine,  this  sacred  food  ? 

5  'Twas  his  own  love  that  made  him  bleed. 

That  iiail'd  him  to  the  cursed  tree ; 
'Twas  his  own  love  the  table  spread 
For  such  unworthy  worms  as  we  ! 

6  Then  let  us  taste  the  Saviour's  love ; 

Come,  Faith,  and  feed  upon  the  Lord  : 
With  glad  consent  our  lips  shall  move. 
And  sweet  hosannas  crown  the  board. 
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-|^  (387)     L.   M. 

9J.4*      j^^g  institution  of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

1  9nrWAS  on  that  dreadful,  doleful  night, 

When  the  whole  pow'r  of  darkness  rose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betray'd  him  to  his  foes  ; 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread,  and  bless'd,  and  brake : 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran  ! 

What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake  ! 

3  "  This  is  my  body  broke  for  sin  ; 

Receive  and  eat  the  living  food." 
Then  took  the  cup  and  bless'd  the  wine: 
"'Tis  the  new  cov'nant  in  my  blood." 

4  *'  Do  this  (he  cried)  till  time  shall  end, 

In  mem'ry  of  your  dying  friend : 
Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 

The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

.,^  CM. 

^■■•^*  Welcome  to  the  Table. 

1  THHIS  is  the  feast  of  heavenly  wine, 

And  God  invites  to  sup: 
The  juices  of  the  living  vine 
Were  press'd,  to  fill  the  cup. 

2  Oh  bless  the  Saviour,  ye  that  eat, 

With  royal  dainties  fed  ; 
Not  heaven  affords  a  costlier  treat, 
For  Jesus  is  the  bread. 

3  The  vile,  the  lost,  he  calls  to  them, 

Ye  trembling  souls,  appear  ! 
The  righteous  in  their  own  esteem 
Have  no  acceptance  here. 

4  Approach,  ye  poor,  nor  dare  refuse 

The  banquet  spread  for  you  ; 
Dear  Saviour,  this  is  welcome  news, 
Then  I  may  venture  too, 
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516,  517  THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE. 

5  If  guilt  and  sin  afford  a  plea, 
And  may  obtain  a  place. 
Surely  the  Lord  shall  welcome  me, 
And  I  shall  see  his  face. 

-.  .  (390;     S.    M. 

OXO«  Communion  at  the  Lord's  Table. 

1  TESUS  invites  his  saints 

To  meet  around  his  board  : 
Here  those  he  died  to  save  may  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

2  Our  heav'nly  Father  calls 

Christ  and  his  members  one  : 
We  are  the  children  of  his  love, 
And  he  the  first-born  Son. 

3  We  are  the  sev'ral  parts 

Of  the  same  broken  bread; 
One  body  with  its  sev'ral  limbs, 
But  Jesus  is  the  head. 

4  Let  all  our  pow'rs  be  join'd. 

His  glorious  name  to  raise  ; 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  ev'ry  mind, 
And  ev'ry  voice  be  praise  ! 

51T.  (392)     L  M. 

1  TESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies, 

W^here  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not ; 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes. 

To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought. 

2  He  knows,  what  wand'ring  hearts  we  have, 

Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face ; 
And,  to  refresh  our  minds,  he  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 

3  The  Lord  of  life  his  table  spread 

With  his  own  flesh  and  dying  blood  ; 
We  on  the  rich  provision  feed. 

And  taste  the  wine  and  bless  the  God, 
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THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE.  5l8 

4  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 

And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem ; 
Christ  and  his  love  fill  ev'ry  thought, 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fix'd  on  him. 

5  While  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 

'Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place  ; 
That  we  may  dwell  in  heav'nly  light, 
And  live  forever  near  his  face. 

518.  S.  M. 

1  T  .ET  all  who  truly  bear 

The  bleeding  Saviour's  name. 
Their  faithful  hearts  with  us  prepare, 

And  eat  the  Paschal  Lamb  : 
Our  passover  was  slain, 

At  Salem's  hallowed  place. 
Yet  we  who  in  our  tents  remain, 

Shall  gain  his  largest  grace. 

2  This  eucharistic  feast, 

Our  every  want  supplies, 
And  still  we  by  his  death  are  blest. 
And  share  his  sacrifice  ; 

By  faith  his  flesh  we'll  eat, 

Who  here  his  passion  show, 
And  God  out  of  his  holy  seat 

Shall  all  his  gifts  bestow. 

3  Who  thus  our  faith  employ 

His  suff 'rings  to  record. 
E'en  now  "sve  mournfully  enjoy 

Communion  with  our  Lord  ; 
As  though  we  every  one 

Beneath  his  cross  had  stood, 
And  seen  him  heave,  and  heard  him  groan, 

And  felt  his  gushing  blood. 

4  O  God  !  'tis  finish'd  now  ! 

The  mortal  pang  is  past ! 
By  faith  his  head  we  see  him  bow, 
And  hear  him  breathe  his  last; 

353  2D* 


519,  520  THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE. 

We  too  with  him  are  dead, 

And  shall  with  him  arise, 
The  cross  on  which  he  bows  his  head 

Shall  lift  us  to  the  skies. 

519.  C.  M. 

1  f\  THOU,  who  this  mysterious  bread 

Didst  in  Emmaus  break. 
Return  herewith  our  souls  to  feed. 
And  to  thy  foU'wers  speak. 

2  Unseal  the  volume  of  thy  grace, 

Apply  the  gospel  word  ; 
Open  our  eyes  to  see  thy  face, 
Our  hearts,  to  know  thee,  Lord. 

3  Of  thee  we  still  commune,  and  mourn 

Till  thou  the  veil  remove  : 
Talk  with  us,  and  our  hearts  shall  burn. 
With  flames  of  perfect  love. 

4  Enkindle  now  the  heavenly  zeal^ 

And  make  thy  mercy  known. 
And  give  our  pardon'd  souls  to  feel 
That  God  and  love  are  one. 

.„„  (388)     L.  M. 

fj^^vr*        jif^^  Eucharist  commemorative. 

1  ^^I^AT,  drink,  in  mem'ry  of  your  friend !  " 

"^  Such  was  our  Master's  last  request ; 
Who  all  the  pangs  of  death  endur'd. 
That  we  might  live  for  ever  blest. 

2  Yes,  we'll  record  thy  matchless  grace, 

Thou  dearest,  tend'rest,  best  of  friends  ! 
Thy  dying  love  the  noblest  praise 
Of  long  eternity  transcends. 

3  'Tis  pleasure  more  than  earth  can  give, 

Thy  goodness  through  these  veils  to  see  ; 
Thy  table  food  celestial  yields  ; 

And  happy  they,  who  sit  with  thee. 
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THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE.  521,    5'22 

4  But  oh  !  what  vast  transporting  joys 

Shall  fill  our  breast,  our  tongues  inspire. 
When,  join'd  with  the  celestial  train. 
Our  grateful  souls  thy  love  admire  ! 

-2^  (389)     L.  M. 

9a>m.9      jy^Q  Eucharist  commanded  by  Jesus, 

1  npHIS  feast  was  Jesus'  high  behest. 

This  cup  of  thanks  his  last  request ; 
Ye,  who  can  feel  his  worth,  attend  : 
Eat,  drink,  in  mem'ry  of  your  friend. 

2  Around  the  patriot's  bust  ye  throng ; 
Him  ye  exalt  in  swelling  song ; 

For  him  the  wreath  of  glory  bind. 
Who  freed  from  vassalage  his  kind. 

3  And  shall  not  he  your  praises  reap, 
Who  rescues  from  the  iron  sleep  ? 
The  great  Deliverer,  whose  breath 
Unbinds  the  captives  e'en  of  death  ? 

4  Shall  he,  who,  sinful  men  to  save. 
Became  a  tenant  of  the  grave, 
Unthank'd,  uncelebrated,  rise, 
Pass  unremember'd  to  the  skies  ? 

5  Christians  !  unite  with  loud  acclaim. 
To  hymn  the  Saviour's  welcome  name , 
On  earth  extol  his  wondrous  love  ; 
Repeat  his  praise  in  worlds  above. 

(391)     C.  M. 
^S^e      Communicants  must  love  Christ,  and  one 
another. 

1  "V'E  foU'wers  of  the  Prince  of  peace, 

Who  round  his  table  draw ! 
Remember  what  his  spirit  was, 
What  his  peculiar  law. 

2  The  love,  which  all  his  bosom  fiU'd, 

Did  all  his  actions  guide  : 
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523  THE    MEANS    OF    GRACE. 

Inspired  by  love,  he  liv'd  and  taught ; 
Inspir'd  by  love,  he  died. 

3  And  do  you  love  him  ?  do  you  feel 

Four  warm  affections  move  ? 
This  is  the  proof  which  he  demands, 
That  you  each  other  love. 

4  Let  each  the  sacred  law  fulfil ; 

Like  his  be  ev'ry  mind  ; 
Be  ev'ry  temper  form'd  by  love, 
And  every  action  kind. 

5  Let  none,  who  call  themselves  his  friends, 

Disgrace  the  honor'd  name  ; 

But  by  a  near  resemblance  prove 

The  title  which  they  claim. 

.«  L.  M. 

t^^-o.      Meditating  on  the  Cross  of  Christ. 

1  ^OME  see  on  bloody  Calvary, 
^^^   Suspended  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
A  harmless  suff 'rer  cover'd  o'er 
With  shame,  and  welt'ring  in  his  gore. 

2  Is  this  the  Saviour  long  foretold 
To  usher  in  the  age  of  gold  ? 

To  make  the  reign  of  sorrow  cease, 
And  bind  the  jarring  world  in  peace  ? 

3  'Tis  He,  'tis  He  '—he  kindly  shrouds 
His  glories  in  a  night  of  clouds. 
That  souls  might  fi-om  their  ruin  rise, 
And  heir  th'  imperishable  skies. 

4  See,  to  their  refuge  and  their  rest, 
From  all  the  bonds  of  guilt  releas'd, 
Transgressors  to  his  cross  repair, 
And  find  a  full  redemption  there. 

5  Jesus,  what  millions  of  our  race 
Have  been  the  triumphs  of  thy  grace ! 
And  millions  more  to  thee  shall  fly, 
And  on  thy  sacrifice  rely. 

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THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE.  524,  525 

^*  A  Sacramental  Hymn. 

1  T  ORD,  at  thy  table  I  behold 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
But  most  of  all  admire  that  I 
Should  find  a  welcome  place. 

2  I  that  am  all  defil'd  with  sin, 

A  rebel  to  my  God  ; 
I  that  have  crucified  his  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such  a  soul  has  room  ! 
My  Saviour  takes  me  by  the  hand. 
My  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

4  '^  Eat,  O  my  friends,"  the  Saviour  cries. 

The  feast  was  made  for  you  ; 
For  you  I  groan'd,  and  bled,  and  died, 
And  rose,  and  triumph'd  too." 

5  With  trembling  faith,  and  bleeding  hearts. 

Lord,  we  accept  thy  love  : 
'Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  had, 
What  will  it  be  above  ! 

6  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven, 

Join  all  your  praising  powers  ; 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love. 
No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

7  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord, 

I'd  give  them  all  to  thee : 
Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 
Should  join  the  harmony. 

«^^«^«    ][j[y  jiQg}^  i^  jji^^f  indeed. — John.  vi.  53 — 55. 

1  JJERE  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet 
To  feed  on  food  divine  : 
Thy  body  is  the  bread  we  eat. 
Thy  precious  blood  the  wine. 
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526  THE  MEANS  OF  GRACE. 

2  He  that  prepares  this  rich  repast, 

Himself  comes  down  and  dies  ; 
And  then  invites  us  thus  to  feast 
Upon  the  sacrifice. 

3  His  body  torn  with  rudest  hands 

Becomes  the  finest  bread ; 
And,  with  the  blessing  he  commands, 
Our  noblest  hopes  are  fed. 

4  His  blood,  that  from  each  opening  vein 

In  purple  torrents  ran, 
Hath  fiU'd  this  cup  with  gen'rous  wine, 
That  cheers  both  God  and  man. 

5  Sure  there  was  never  love  so  free. 

Dear  Saviour,  so  divine ! 
Well  thou  may'st  claim  that  heart  of  me, 
Which  owes  so  much  to  thine. 

6  Yes,  thou  shalt  surely  have  ray  heart, 

My  soul,  my  strength,  my  all  ; 
With  life  itself  I'll  freely  part, 
My  Jesus,  at  thy  call. 

526.  (395)     L.  M. 

1  IVTY  God  !  and  is  thy  table  spread  ? 

And  does  thy  cup  with  love  o'erflow  ? 
Thither  be  all  thy  children  led. 

And  let  them  all  its  sweetness  know. 

2  O  let  thy  table  honor'd  be. 

And  furnish'd  well  with  joyful  guests  ; 
And  may  each  soul  salvation  see. 
That  here  its  sacred  pledges  tastes. 

3  Let  crowds  approach,  with  hearts  prepared  ; 

With  warm  desire  let  all  attend  ; 
Nor,  when  we  leave  our  Father's  board. 
The  pleasure  of  the  profit  end. 

4  Revive  thy  dying  churches.  Lord  ! 

,    And  bid  our  drooping  graces  live  ;   - 
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KINGDOM  OF  CHRIST.  527,  528 

And  more  that  energy  afford, 

A  Saviour's  death  alone  can  give. 

5  Nor  let  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run, 
Till  with  this  bread  all  men  be  blest 
Who  see  the  light  or  feel  the  sun ! 

537.  (S97)    C.  M. 

1  piTY  the  nations,  O  our  God  ! 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come ; 

Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 

And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

2  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full. 

That  all  thy  faithful  race 
May,  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul, 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace. 


KINGDOM  AND  CHURCH  OF  CHRIST. 

1.   GENERAL  AND   MISSIONARY  HYMNS. 

^^^»    Effusion  of  the  Spirit  on  the  day  of  Pentecost. 

1  ^^REAT  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great. 

When  the  divine  disciples  met ; 
While  on  their  heads  the  Spirit  came. 
And  sat  like  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 

2  What  gifts,  what  miracles  he  gave  ! 
And  pow'r  to  kill,  and  pow'r  to  save  ! 
Furnish'd  their  tongues  with  wondrous  words, 
Instead  of  shields,  and  spears  and  swords. 

3  Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude. 
Were  by  these  heav'nly  arms  subdu'd. 
The  heathens  saw  thy  glory.  Lord  ! 

And,  wond'ring,  bless'd  thy  gracious  word. 
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529,  530  KINGDOM  AND 

4  Come  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  all  shall  feel  thy  saving  pow'r, 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  confess 
The  beauty  of  thy  holiness  ! 


529. 


(177)     L.    M. 
The  kingdom  of  Christ  shall  cover  the  earth. 


1     TESUS  shall  reign,  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore. 
Till  nioons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

'2  People  and  realms  of  ev'ry  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  grateful  song ; 
And  with  united  hearts  proclaim, 
That  grace  and  truth  by  Jesus  came. 

3  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns  ; 
The  pris'ner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains ; 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest. 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

4  Where  he  displays  his  healing  pow'r, 
The  sting  of  death  is  known  no  more  : 
In  him  the  sons  of  Adam  boast 

More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 


530. 


P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7. 
Rev.  xiv.  2,  3. 


1  XXARK  !  the  song  of  Jubilee, 

Loud  as  miglity  thunders  roar, 
Or  the  fulness  of  the  sea. 

When  it  breaks  upon  the  shore  : — 
Hallelujah  !  for  the  Lord, 

God  omnipotent,  shall  reign  ; 
Hallelujah  !  let  the  word 

Echo  round  the  earth  and  main. 

2  Hallelujah  !  hark  !   the  sound. 

From  the  depth  unto  the  skies. 
Wakes  above,  beneath,  around, 
AH  creation's  harmonies  : — 
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CHURCH  OF  CHRIST.  531 

See  Jehovah's  banner  furl'd, 

Sheath'd  his  sword:  he  speaks — 'tis  done; 
And  the  kingdoms  of  this  world 

Are  the  kingdoms  of  his  Son. 

3  He  shall  reign  from  pole  to  pole 

With  illimitable  sway : 
He  shall  reign,  when  liiie  a  scroll 

Yonder  heav'ns  have  pass'd  away: 
Then  the  end ; — beneath  his  rod 

Man's  last  enemy  shall  fall ; 
Hallelujah!   Christ  in  God, 

God  in  Christ,  is  all  in  all. 

L.  M. 
^31*     ^-^e  Universal  Reign  of  Christ. — Rev.  xi.  15, 
and  xiv,  3. 

1  TXARK  !  what  triumphant  strains  are  these. 

Which  echo  through  the  vault  of  heaven? 
*^To  Jesus  once  on  Calvary  slain. 

The  kingdoms  of  the  earth  are  given. 

2  Hark!  the  new  song  before  the  throne, 

Which  only  the  redeem'd  can  raise; 
Angels  may  tune  their  golden  harps, 
But  cannot  reach  these  notes  of  praise, 

3  They  worship  our  exalted  Lord, 

And  hail  him  universal  King; 
But  saints — the  purchase  of  his  blood, 
Can  strike  a  sweeter,  nobler  string. 

4  The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 

Their  hellelujahs  loud  proclaim^ 

While  with  extatic  joy  they  shout 

New  honors  to  his  sacred  name. 

5  From  every  kindred,  every  tongue. 

From  barbarous  nations  long  unknown, 
From  polish'd  Greeks  and  Scythians  rude, 
A  countless  host  surround  the  throne. 

6  In  robes  of  spotless  white  array'd. 

And  palms  of  victory  in  their  hand^ 

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532  KINGDOM  AND 

With  holy  wonder  and  delight, 

The  trophies  of  his  grace  they  stand. 

7  [And  still  till  time  shall  be  no  more, 

The  mighty  concourse  shall  increase ; 
And  Jesus  gain,  in  heathen  lands, 
New  subjects  of  the  reign  of  peace.] 

-o„  (180)    C.  M. 

*MtM^»    ])esirefor  the  spread  of  the  gospel. 

1  Q.REAT  God!  the  nations  of  the  earth 

Are  by  creation  thine ; 
And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind. 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasur'd  in  thy  mind.   . 

3  Lord  !  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around. 
Till  ev'ry  tribe,  and  ev'ry  soul 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  ? 

4  O  when  shall  Afric's  sable  sons 

Enjoy  the  heav'nly  word. 
And  vassals  long  enslav'd  become 
The  freemen  of  the  Lord  ? 

6  When  shall  th'  untutor'd  heathen  tribes, 
A  dark  bewilder'd  race. 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet, 
And  learn  and  feel  his  grace  ? 

6  Haste,  sov'reign  mercy,  and  transform 

Their  cruelty  to  love  ; 

Soften  the  tiger  to  a  lamb, 

The  vulture  to  a  dove. 

7  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays  ; 
And  build,  on  sin's  demolish'd  throne. 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 
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CHURCH  OF  CHRIST.  533,  634 

-Qo  P.M.     8,7,8,7,8,7,8,7. 

^^^»      Ps.  Ixxxvii.  3.    Isa.  xxxiii.  20,  21. 

1  /IJ.LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 

Zion,  city  of  our  God  ; 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 

Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode : 
On  the  rock  of  ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 

Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See,  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remDve  : 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  thy  thirst  t'  assuage  ? 
Grace  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  giver 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hov'ring. 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear  ! 
For  a  glory  and  a  cov'ring, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near : 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner 

Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day. 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna 

Which  he  gives  them  Avhen  they  pray. 

-^  -  P.  M.     6,  6,  6,  6,  8,  8. 

**«^*'  Kingdom  of  Christ. 

1  "OEJOICE,  the  Saviour  reigns 

Among  the  sons  of  men  ; 

He  breaks  the  pris'ners  chains. 

And  makes  them  free  again  : 
Let  hell  oppose  God's  only  Son, 
In  spite  of  foes  his  cause  goes  on. 

2  The  baffled  prince  of  hell 
In  vain  new  projects  tries, 
The  gospel  to  repel, 

^y  cruelties  and  lies  : 
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535  KINGDOM  AND 

Th*  infernal  gates  shall  rage  in  vain  ; 
Conquest  awaits  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

3  He  died,  but  soon  arose 
Triumphant  o'er  the  grave  : 
And  now  himself  he  shows 
Omnipotent  to  save  : 

Let  rebels  kiss  the  victor's  feet ; 
Eternal  bliss  his  subjects  meet. 

4  All  pow'r  is  in  his  hand, 
His  people  to  defend  ; 

To  his  most  high  command 

Shall  millions  more  attend  : 
All  heaven  with  smiles  approve  his  cause; 
And  distant  isles  receive  his  laws. 

5  This  little  seed  from  heaven 
Shall  soon  become  a  tree  ; 
This  ever  blessed  leaven 
Diffus'd  abroad  must  be ; 

Till  God  the  Son  shall  come  again, 
It  must  go  on.     Amen,  amen  1 

.«^  L.  M. 

909m     Prospect  of  Success.^John  iv.  35,  36, 

1  "OEHOLD  th'  expected  time  draws  near. 

The  shades  disperse  the  dawn  appear  ; 
The  barren  wilderness  assume 
The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom. 

2  Events,  with  prophecies,  conspire 
To  raise  our  faith,  our  zeal  to  fire : 
The  rip'ning  fields  already  white. 
Present  a  harvest  to  our  sight. 

3  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow  ; 
The  exil'd  slave  waits  to  receive 
The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

4  Come,  let  us,  with  a  grateful  heart 
In  the  blest  labor  share  a  part, 

364  ^ 


CHURCH   OF   CHRIST.  536 

Our  pray'rs  and  off 'rings  gladly  bring, 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 

5  Our  hearts  exult  in  songs  of  praise 
That  we  have  seen  these  latter  days, 
When  our  Redeemer  shall  be  known, 
Where  Satan  long  has  held  his  throne. 

6  From  eastern  to  the  western  skies, 
Sweet  incense  to  his  name  shall  rise  ; 
And  Tyre,  and  Egypt,  Greek,  and  Jew, 
By  sovereign  grace  be  form'd  anew. 

cPo^«      Missionaries. — Psalm  Ixxii.  7,  8. 

1  T  ORD,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly, 

Arm'd  with  thy  Spirit's  pow'r. 
Ten  thousands  shall  confess  its  sway. 
And  bless  the  saving  hour. 

2  Beneath  the  influence  of  thy  grace. 

The  barren  wastes  shall  rise, 
With  sudden  greens,  and  fruits  array'd, 
A  blooming  paradise. 

3  True  holiness  shall  strike  its  root 

In  each  regen'rate  heart ; 
Shall  in  a  growth  divine  arise. 
And  heavenly  fruits  impart. 

4  Peace,  with  her  olives  crown'd,  shall  stretch 

Her  wings  from  shore  to  shore ; 
No  trump  shall  rouse  the  rage  of  war, 
Nor  murd'rous  cannon  roar. 

5  Lord,  for  those  days  we  wait — those  days 

Are  in  thy  word  foretold  ; 
Fly  swifter,  sun  and  stars,  and  bring 
This  promis'd  age  of  gold  ! 

6  Amen,  with  joy  divine,  let  earth's 

Unnumber'd  myriads  cry  ; 
Amen,  with  joy  divine,  let  heaven's 
Unnumber'd  choirs  reply. 

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537,    538  KINGDOM  AND 

-^^  L.  M. 

******    Fall  of  Babylon  predicted,— 'Rex .  xiv.  6—8. 

1  "OROUD  Babylon  yet  waits  her  doom; 

Nor  can  her  tott'ring  [)alace  fall, 
Till  some  blest  messenp;er  arise, 
The  ransom'd  heathen  world  to  call. 

2  Now  see  the  glorious  time  approach  ! 
Behold  the  mighty  angel  fly. 

The  gospel  tidings  to  convey 
To  ev'ry  land  beneath  the  sky  ! 

3  See  the  kind  native  of  Pelew 

With  rapture  greet  the  sacred  sound; 
And,  for  a  Saviour's  precious  name^ 
Throw  his  mean  idols  to  the  ground. 

4  O  see,  on  Otaheite's  isle, 
And  Africa's  unhappy  shore, 

The  unlearn'd  savage  press  to  hear; 
And  hearing,  wonder  and  adore. 

5  See,  while  the  joyful  truth  is  told, 
That  Jesus  left  his  throne  in  heaven, 
And  suffered,  died,  and  rose  again, 
That  all  his  sins  might  be  forgiv'n. 

6  See  what  delight,  unfelt  before, 
Beams  in  his  fix'd,  attentive  eye; 

And  hear  him  ask — "For  wretched  me, 
Did  this  divine  Redeemer  die  ?  " 

7  "Ah  !  why  have  ye  so  long  forborne 
To  tell  such  welcome  news  as  this? 
Go  now,  let  ev'ry  sinner  hear, 
And  share  in  such  exalted  bliss  !  " 

8  Now,  Babylon,  thy  hour  is  come. 
Thy  Gurs'd  foundation  shall  give  way  ; 
And  thine  eternal  overthrow 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  display  ! 
P.  M.    8.  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 
53^»     Prayer  for  the  spread  of  the  Gospel, 
Isa.  xhx.  22.     Isa.  Ix.  4,  5. 

1   l^'ER  those  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 
^^  Look,  my  soul,  be  still,  and  gaze, 
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CHURCH   OF    CHRIST.  O. 

All  the  promises  do  travail 
"With  a  glorious  duy  of  grace  ; 

Blessed  Jub'lee^ 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  negro, 

Let  the  rude  Barbarian  see. 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest 

Once  obtain'd  on  Calvary  ; 

Let  the  gospel 
Soon  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light,, 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western. 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 
And  redemption^ 
Freely  purchas'd,  win  the  day. 

4  May  the  glorious  day  approaching, 

Thine  eternal  love  proclaim. 
And  the  everlasting  gospel, 

Spread  abroad  thy  holy  name, 

O'er  the  borders 
Of  the  great  Tmmanuel's  land. 

5  Mighty  Saviour,  spread  thy  gospel, 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease. 
May  thy  lasting  wide  dominions 

Multiply  and  still  increase  ; 

Sway  thy  sceptre. 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

P.  M.    8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 
OOef*      Q^y  dioud,  spare  not. — Is.  Ixiii.  L 

1  IVTEN  of  God,  go  take  your  stations  ; 

Darkness  reigns  throughout  the  earth,. 
Go  proclaim  among  the  nations. 
Joyful  news  of  heavenly  birth  : 

Bear  the  tidings 
Of  the  Saviour's  matchless  worth. 

2  Of  his  gospel  not  ashamed, 

As  "  the  power  of  God  to  save." 
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540  KINGDOM    AND 

Go  where  Christ  was  never  named  ; 
Publish  fredom  to  the  slave  ! 

Blessed  freedom ! 
Such  as  Zion's  children  have. 

3  What  though  earth  and  hell  united, 

Should  oppose  the  Saviour's  plan? 
Plead  his  cause,  nor  be  atfrighted  : 

Fear  ye  not  the  face  of  man  : 

Vain  their  tumult ; 
Hurt  his  work  they  never  can. 

4  When  expos'd  to  fearful  dangers, 

Jesus  will  his  own  defend, 
Borne  afar  'midst  foes  and  strangers, 

Jesus  will  appear  your  friend  : 

And  his  presence 
Shall  be  with  you  to  the  end. 

L.  M. 
0-^\f»         p^j.  Missionary  Associations. 

1  A  SSEMBLED  at  thy  great  command, 

Before  thy  face,  dread  King,  we  stand  ; 
The  voice  that  marshall'd  ev'ry  star, 
Has  call'd  thy  people  from  afar. 

2  We  meet,  thro'  distant  lands  to  spread 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled ; 
Along  the  line — to  either  pole — 
The  thunder  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

3  First,  bow  our  hearts  beneath  thy  sway  : 
Then  give  thy  growing  empire  way. 
O'er  wMStes  of  sin — o'er  fields  of  blood — 
Till  all  mankind  shall  be  subdu'd. 

4  Our  pray'rs  assist — accept  our  praise — 
Our  hopes  revive — our  courage  raise — 
Our  counsels  aid — and  Oh  !   impart 
The  single  eye — the  faithful  heart ! 

5  Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come, 
Recall  the  wand'ring  spirit  home  : 

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CHURCH  OF  CHRIST.  541,  542 

From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the  sound 
To  spread  the  spacious  earth  around. 

"*-*-•      Prayer  for  the  Success  of  Missions. 

1  JNDULGENT  God,  to  thee  we  pray, 

Be  with  us  on  this  solemn  day ; 
Smile  on  our  souls,  our  plans  approve. 
By  which  we  seek  to  spread  thy  love. 

2  Let  party  prejudice  be  gone. 
And  love  unite  our  hearts  in  one  ; 
Let  all  we  have  and  are,  combine 
To  aid  this  glorious  work  of  thine. 

3  [Point  us  to  men  of  upright  mind. 
Devoted,  diligent,  and  kind  ; 

With  grace  be  all  their  hearts  endow'd. 
And  light  to  guide  them  in  the  road. 

4  With  cheerful  steps  may  they  proceed^ 
Where'er  thy  providence  shall  lead  ; 

Let  heaven  and  earth  their  work  befriend^ 
And  mercy  all  their  paths  attend.] 

5  Great  let  the  bands  of  those  be  found 
Who  shall  attend  the  gospel  sound  : 
And  let  Barbarians,  bond  and  free, 
Li  suppliant  throngs  resort  to  thee. 

6  Where  Pagan  altars  now  are  built. 
And  brutal  blood,  or  human,  spilt. 
There  be  the  bleeding  cross  high  rear'd, 
And  God,  our  God,  alone  rever'd. 

7  Where  captives  groan  beneath  their  chain, 
Let  grace,  and  love,  and  concord  reign ; 
The  aged  and  the  infant  tongue 

Unite  in  one  harmonious  song. 

L.  M. 

54^*    Prayer  on  the  Scarcity  of  Gospel  Missionaries* 
Luke  X.  2. 

1   T  ORD,  when  we  cast  our  eyes  abroad, 
And  see  on  heathen  altars  slain, 
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543  KINGDOM   AND 

Poor  helples  babes  for  sacrifice, 

To  purge  tbeir  parents'  dismal  stain  ; 

2  We  can't  behold  such  horrid  deeds 
Without  a  groan  of  ardent  pray'r  ; 

And  while  each  heart  in  anguish  bleeds, 
We  cry,  Lord^  send  thy  gospel  there. 

3  For  them  we  pray,  for  them  we  wait, 
To  them  thy  great  salvation  show  ; 
Thy  harvest,  Lord,  is  truly  great. 
But  faithful  laborers  are  few. 

4  O  send  out  preachers,  gracious  Lord, 
Among  that  dark,  bewilder'd  race  ; 
Open  their  eyes,  and  bless  thy  word. 
And  call  them  b^^  thy  sov'reign  grace. 

5  Then  shall  they  shout  thy  honor'd  name, 
And  sound  thy  matchless  praise  abroad  ; 
And  we  will  join  them  in  the  theme, 
Salvation  to  our  risen  God. 

-  .  «  L.  M. 

***  Prayer  for  the  Success  of  3Iissions. 

1  #30,  friends  of  Jesus,  and  proclaim 

The  kind  Redeemer  you  have  found  ; 
And  speak  his  ever  precious  name. 
To  all  the  wond'ring  nations  round. 

2  Go,  tell  the  unletter'd,  wretched  slave. 
Who  groans  beneath  a  tyrant's  rod, 
You  bring  a  pardon  bought  with  blood. 
The  blood  of  an  incarnate  God. 

3  Go,  tell  the  panting,  sable  chief 
Of  Ethiopia's  scorching  sand. 

You  come  with  a  refreshing  stream. 
To  cheer  and  bless  his  thirsty  land. 

4  Go,  tell  the  distant  isles  afar, 
Of  Otaheite  and  Pelew, 
That  in  the  covenant  of  grace. 
Their  unknown  names  are  written  too. 

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CHURCH    OF  CHRIST.  544,  545 

5  Go  tell,  on  India's  golden  shores, 
Of  a  rich  treasure,  more  refin'd; 

And  tell  them,  the'  they'll  scarce  believe^ 
You  come,  the  friend  of  human  kind. 

6  Say,  the  religion  you  profess 
Is  all  benevolence  and  love  ; 
And  by  its  own  divine  effects, 
Its  heavenly  origin  will  prove. 

544.  CM. 

1  fiO,  and  the  Saviour's  grace  proclaim. 

Ye  messengers  of  God  ; 
Go,  publish,  thro'  Immanuel's  name, 
Salvation  bought  with  blood. 

2  What  tho'  your  arduous  track  may  lie 

Thro'  regions  dark  as  death  ; 
What  tho'  your  faith  and  zeal  to  try, 
Perils  beset  your  path  : 

3  Yet,  with  determin'd  courage,  go. 

And,  arm'd  with  pow'r  divine, 
Your  God  will  needful  aid  bestow. 
And  on  your  labors  shine. 

4  He  who  has  call'd  you  to  the  war 

Will  recompense  your  pains  ; 
Before  Messiah's  conqu'ring  car, 
Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains. 

5  Shrink  not  tho'  earth  and  hell  oppose, 

But  plead  your  Master's  cause  ; 
Nor  doubt  that  e'en  your  mighty  foes 
Shall  bow  before  his  cross. 

545.  P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 

1   J30,  ye  messengers  of  God, 

Like  the  beams  of  morning  fly; 
Take  the  wonder-working  rod. 
Wave  the  banner  cross  on  high  ! 
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2  Go  to  many  a  tropic  isle 

On  the  bosom  of  ihe  deep; 
Where  the  skies  for  ever  smile, 
And  the  blacks  for  ever  weep. 

3  Where  the  golden  gates  of  day 

Open  on  the  balmy  East, 
W^ide  the  bleeding  cross  display, 
Spread  the  gospel's  richest  feast. 

4  Visit  ev'ry  heathen  soil, 

Ev'ry  barren,  burning  strand, — 
Bid  ev'ry  dreary  region  smile. 
Lovely  as  the  promis'd  land. 

5  In  yon  wilds  of  stream  and  shade, 

Many  an  Indian  wigwam  trace ; 
And  with  words  of  love  persuade 
Savages  to  sue  for  grace. 

6  Circumnavigate  the  Ball — 

Visit  ev'ry  soil  and  sea ; 
Preach  the  cross  of  Christ  to  all ; 
Jesus'  love  is  full  and  free. 

^46  L.  M. 

0-t\9»      Missionaries. — Dan.  ii.  45. 

1  J^XERT  thy  pow'r,  thy  rights  maintain, 

Insulted,  everlasting  King ! 
The  influence  of  thy  crown  increase, 
And  strangers  to  thy  footstool  bring. 

2  We  long  to  see  that  happy  time. 
That  dear,  expected,  blessed  day. 
When  countless  myriads  of  our  race 
The  second  Adam  shall  obey. 

3  The  prophecies  must  be  fulfiU'd, 

Tho'  earth  and  hell  should  dare  oppose ; 
The  stone  cut  from  the  mountain's  side, 
Tho'  unobserv'd,  to  empire  grows. 

4  Soon  shall  the  blended  image  fall, 
Brass,  silver,  iron,  gold,  and  clay, 


CHURCH  OF  CHRIST.  547 

And  superstition's  gloomy  reign 
To  light  and  liberty  give  way. 

5  In  one  sweet  symphony  of  praise. 
Gentile  and  Jew  shall  then  unite  ; 
And  infidelity,  asham'd 

Sink  in  th'  abyss  of  endless  night. 

6  Soon  Afric's  long  enslaved  sons 
Shall  join  with  Europe's  polish'd  race, 
To  celebrate,  in  difF'rent  tongues, 
The  glories  of  redeeming  grace. 

7  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 
Immanuel's  kingdom  shall  extend  ; 
And  ev'ry  man,  in  ev'ry  face. 

Shall  meet  a  brothe-r,  and  a  friend. 

547.  L.  M. 

1  ^OMFORT,  ye  ministers  of  grace, 

Comfort  the  people  of  your  Lord ; 
O  lift  ye  up  the  fallen  race, 
And  cheer  them  by  the  gospel  word. 

2  Go  into  every  nation,  go  ; 

Speak  to  their  trembling  hearts,  and  cry. 
Glad  tidings  unto  all  we  show  : 
Jerusalem,  thy  God  is  nigh. 

3  Hark  !  in  the  wilderness  a  cry, 

A  voice  that  loudly  calls,  prepare  ! 
Prepare  your  hearts,  for  God  is  nigh, 
And  means  to  make  his  entrance  there  ! 

4  The  Lord  your  God  shall  quickly  come  ; 

Sinners,  repent,  the  call  obey  : 
Open  your  hearts  to  make  him  room, 
Ye  desert  souls  prepare  his  way. 

5  The  Lord  shall  clear  his  way  through  all : 

Whate'er  obstructs,  obstructs  in  vain  ; 
The  vale  shall  rise,  the  mountain  fall, 
Crooked  be  straight,  and  rugged  plain. 
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B 


6  The  glory  of  the  Lord  display'd 
Shall  all  mankind  together  view, 
And  what  his  mouth  and  truth  hath  said, 
His  own  almighty  hand  shall  do. 

^^^*  Spread  of  the  Gospel 

RIGHT  as  the  sun's  meridian  blaze, 
Vast  as  the  blessings  he  conveys, 
Wide  as  his  reign  from  pole  to  pole, 
And  permanent  as  his  control. 

2  So,  Jesus,  let  thy  kingdom  come, 
Then  sin  and  hell's  terrific  gloom 
Shall,  at  his  brightness,  flee  away, 
The  dawn  of  an  eternal  day. 

3  'Then  shall  the  heathen,  fiU'd  with  awe, 
Learn  the  blest  knowledge  of  thy  law  : 
And  antichrist  on  ev'ry  shore, 

Fall  from  his  throne  to  rise  no  more.' 

4  Then  shall  thy  lofty  praise  resound 

On  Afric's  shores — thro'  India's  ground  ; 
And  islands  of  the  southern  sea 
Shall  stretch  their  eager  arms  to  thee. 

5  Then  shall  the  Jew  and  Gentile  meet 
In  pure  devotion  at  thy  feet : 

And  earth  shall  yield  thee,  as  thy  due, 
Her  fulness  and  her  glory  too. 

6  O  that  from  Zion  now  might  shine 
This  heavenly  light,  this  truth  divine  : 
Till  the  whole  universe  shall  be 

But  one  great  temple,  Lord,  to  thee. 

L.  M. 
340*     Missionary  exertions  ;  OT,  Christ  proclaimed 
to  the  World.— Is.  Ixii.  10—12. 

1   ^2J.O  through  the  gates  ('tis  God  commands) 
Workers  with  God,  the  charge  obey, 
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CHURCH  OF  CHRIST.  550 

Remove  whate'er  his  work  withstands, 
Prepare,  prepare  his  people's  way. 

2  Lift  up  for  all  mankind  to  see 

The  standard  of  their  Saviour  God ; 
And  point  them  to  the  shameful  tree, 

The  cross  all  stainM  with  hallow'd  blood. 

3  Sion,  thy  suffring  Prince  behold, 

Thy  Saviour  and  Salvation  too, 
He  comes,  he  comes,  so  long  foretold, 
Cloth'd  in  a  vest  of  bloody  hue. 

4  Himself  prepares  his  people's  hearts. 

Breaks  and  binds  up,  and  wounds  and  heals , 
A  mystic  death  and  life  imparts, 
Empties  the  full,  the  emptied  fills. 

5  He  fills  whom  first  he  hath  prepar'd, 

With  him  all  needful  grace  is  given, 
Himself  is  here  their  great  reward. 
Their  future  and  their  present  heaven. 

.^^  P.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 

*  Farewell  to  Missionaries. 

1  f^^j  ye  heralds  of  salvation. 

Go,  proclaim  *  Redeeming  blood  ;  ' 
Publish  to  each  barb'rous  nation. 
Peace  and  pardon  from  our  God : 

Tell  the  heathen. 
None  but  Christ  can  do  them  good. 

2  While  the  gospel  trump  you're  sounding, 

May  the  Spirit  seal  the  word. 
And  thro'  plenteous  grace  abounding, 
Heathen  bow  and  own  the  Lord ; 

Idols  leaving, 
God  alone  shall  be  ador'd. 

3  Distant  tho'  our  souls  are  blending. 

Still  our  hearts  are  warm  and  true  ; 
In  our  pray'rs  to  heav'n  ascending. 
Brethren — we'll  remember  you  ; 
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KINGDOM  AND 


Heav'n  preserve  you, 
Safely  all  your  journey  through. 

4  When  your  mission  here  is  finish'd, 

And  your  work  on  earth  is  done, 
May  your  souls,  by  grace  replenish'd. 
Find  acceptance  thro'  the  Son ; 
Thence  admitted, 
Dwell  for  ever  near  his  throne. 

5  Loud  hosannas  now  resounding, 

Make  the  heavenly  arches  ring : 
Grace  to  sinful  men  abounding, 
Ransom'd  millions  sweetly  sing  ; 

While,  with  rapture, 
All  adore  their  heav'nly  King. 

--,  C.   M. 

The  Missionaries^  farewell. 

1  TZ'INDRED,  and  friends,  and  native  land, 

How  shall  we  say  farewell  ? 
How,  when  our  swelling  sails  expand. 
How  will  our  bosoms  swell ! 

2  Yes,  nature,  all  thy  soft  delights, 

And  tender  ties  we  know  ; 
But  love,  more  strong  than  death,  unites 
To  Him  that  bids  us  go. 

3  Thus,  when  our  ev'ry  passion  mov'd. 

The  gushing  tear-drop  starts ; 

The  cause  of  Jesus  more  belov'd, 

Shall  glow  within  our  hearts. 

4  The  sighs  we  breathe  for  precious  souls, 

Where  He  is  yet  unknown. 
Might  waft  us  to  the  distant  poles, 
Or  to  the  burning  zone. 

5  With  the  warm  wish  our  bosoms  swell, 

Our  glowing  pow'rs  expand ; 
Farewell — then  we  can  say, — Farewell, 
Our  friends,  our  native  land  ! 
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.-«  S.  M. 

OO^.    Ordination  and  departuie  of  Missionaries. 

1  XTE  Messengers  of  Christ, 

His  sov'reign  voice  obey  : 
Arise  !  and  follow  where  he  leads, 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  Master,  whom  you  serve, 
Will  needful  strength  bestow  ; 

Depending  on  his  promis'd  aid, 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

8       Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose  ; 
The  cause  is  God's,  and  must  prevail. 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

4  Go,  spread  a  Saviour's  fame  ; 
And  tell  his  matchless  grace. 

To  the  most  guilty  and  deprav'd 
Of  Adam's  num'rous  race. 

5  We  wish  you,  in  his  name^ 
The  most  divine  success  ; 

Assur'd  that  he  who  sends  you  forth 
Will  your  endeavors  bless. 

--«  L.  M. 

OOtJ.  Prayer  for  Israel 

1  jnATHER  of  faithful  Abra'm,  hear 

Our  earnest  suit  for  Abra'm's  seed, 
Justly  they  claim  the  softest  pray'r 
From  those  adopted  in  their  stead. 

2  Outcast  from  thee,  and  scatter'd  wide 

Thro'  ev'ry  nation  under  heav'n, 
Rejecting  whom  they  crucified, 
tJnsav'd,  unpity'd,  unforgiv'n. 

3  But  hast  thou  finally  forsook, 

For  ever  cast  thy  own  away  ? 
No — thou  wilt  bid  them  turn  and  look 
On  him  they  pierc'd,  and  mourn  and  pray. 
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554,  555  KINGDOM    AND 

4  Come  then,  thou  great  Deliv'rer,  come, 
The  veil  from  Jacob's  heart  remove  ; 
Receive  thy  ancient  people  home. 
That  they  may  sing  redeeming  love. 

K^4  L.  M. 

99  !:•    Pleading  for  the  Conversion  of  the  Jews, 

1  gHEPHERD  of  Israel,  thou  didst  lead 

Thy  chosen  flock  the  desert  through. 
And  from  between  the  cherubim 
Thy  mercy  and  thy  favor  show. 

2  And  though  their  sins  provoked  thee  oft, 

To  give  them  to  their  foes  a  prey. 
Yet  didst  thou,  for  thy  mercy's  sake. 
As  often  turn  thy  wrath  away. 

3  But,  ah!  they  fiU'd  the  measure  up 

Of  all  their  aggravated  guilt. 
When  on  the  hill  of  Calvary 

The  blood  of  thine  own  Son  they  splits 

4  And  now  for  ages  they  have  been 

Cast  out  and  banish'd  from  thy  sight. 
Wandering  through  all  the  earth,  as  those, 
In  whom  thou  hast  no  more  delight. 

5  Yet  is  thy  word  of  promise  sure. 

That  they  shall  be  again  restor'd. 
And  with  the  Gentile  church  unite. 
To  worship  and  to  serve  the  Lord. 

6  Our  faith  in  expectation  waits, 

To  see  that  glorious  morning  rise, 
O  bid  the  shadows  flee  away. 
And  satisfy  our  longing  eyes. 

2.     PASTORAL. 

p.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 
555*    Por  meetings  of  theological  students  or  of 
ministers. 

1   Tl^NI^  o^  brethren,  who  are  given 
-■^  To  the  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
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CHURCH    OF  CHRIST,  556 

CallM  to  preach  the  reign  of  heaven , 
And  the  gospel  jubilee  ; 

Jesus  asks  us  ; 
"Simon  Peter,  lov'st  thou  me  ?  " 

2  Lord,  thou  knowest  that  we  love  thee  ; 

Oh  for  grace  to  love  thee  more : 
Let  our  notes  of  praise  now  move  thee 

Down  upon  our  souls  to  pour 

Thy  good  Spirit, 
Then  we  all  shall  love  thee  more. 

3  When  the  sacred  page  we  ponder, 

Shine  upon  it  from  above, 
When  we  gaze  with  deepest  wonder 

On  the  bleeding  Saviour's  love, 
Holy  Spirit, 
Then  our  warm  affections  move, 

4  Teach  us  all  our  high  vocation, 

Fill  us  with  the  love  of  souls. 
Spread  abroad  thy  great  salvation. 

From  the  centre  to  the  poles. 

Till  the  Saviour 
Sees  the  travail  of  his  soul. 

5  Grant  us  heav'nly  strength  and  blessing. 

To  be  faithful  to  the  end, 
Let  not  one  thy  love  possessing 

Join  at  last  th'  Iscariot  band  ! 
O  the  traitor ! 
Save  us,  Jesus,  from  his  end  ! 

6  Sooner  may  the  rocks  and  mountains 

Fall  upon  us  from  on  high. 
And  our  life  blood's  deepest  fountains 

In  our  inmost  souls  go  dry. 

Than  betray  him 
Who  to  save  us  left  the  sky. 

556.  L.  M. 

1    TESUS,  thy  wand'ring  sheep  behold  ! 

See,  Lord,  with  yearning  bowels,  see, 
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557  KINGDOM    AND 

Poor  souls  that  cannot  find  the  fold, 
Till  sought  and  gather'd  in  by  thee, 

2  Lost  are  they  now,  and  scatter'd  wide. 

In  pain,  and  weariness,  and  want ; 

With  no  kind  Shepherd  near,  to  guide 

The  sick  and  spiritless,  and  faint. 

3  Thou,  only  thou,  the  kind  and  good. 

And  sheep-redeeming  Shepherd  art ; 
Collect  thy  flock,  and  give  them  food 
And  pastors  after  thine  own  heart. 

4  Give  the  pure  word  of  gen'ral  grace. 

And  great  shall  be  the  preacher's  crowd  ; 
Preachers,  who  all  the  sinful  race 
Point  to  the  all  atoning  blood. 

5  In  every  messenger  reveal 

The  grace  they  preach  divinely  free  ; 
That  each  may  by  thy  Spirit  tell, 
"  He  died  for  all,  who  died  for  me." 

6  A  double  portion  from  above. 

Of  thine  all-quick'ning  grace  impart ; 
Shed  forth  thy  universal  love, 
In  every  faithful  Pastor's  heart. 

_.^  L.  M. 

00  i  •      Ministerial  Love. — Job  xxix.  2 — 4. 

1  r|  THAT  I  were  as  heretofore  ; 

When  first  sent  forth  in  Jesus'  name, 
I  rush'd  through  every  open  door. 

And  cried  to  all,  *' behold  the  Lamb !  " 

'2  The  God  who  kills  and  makes  alive, 

To  me  the  quickening  power  impart ; 
Thy  grace  restore,  thy  work  revive. 
Retouch  my  lips,  renew  my  heart. 

3  I  would  the  precious  time  redeem, 
And  longer  live  for  this  alone. 
To  spend,  and  to  be  spent  for  them 
Who  have  not  yet  my  Saviour  known. 
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4  My  talents,  gifts,  and  graces.  Lord, 

Into  thy  blessed  hands  receive  ; 
And  let  me  live  to  preach  thy  word, 
And  let  me  for  thy  glory  live. 

5  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  my  heart 

With  boundless  charity  divine  : 
So  shall  I  all  my  strength  exert, 

And  love  them  with  a  zeal  like  thine. 


558. 


P.  M.     6,  6,  6,  6,  8,  8. 

Minister's  Complaint. — Gal.  iv.  10. 

'WTHAT  contradictions  meet, 
In  ministers'  employ  ! 

It  is  a  bitter  sweet — 

A  sorrow  full  of  joy  ; 
No  other  post  affords  a  place 
For  equal  honor  or  disgrace  ! 

Who  can  describe  the  pain 
Which  faithful  preachers  feel, 
Constrain'd  to  preach  in  vain, 
To  hearts  as  hard  as  steel  ? 
Or  who  can  tell  the  pleasures  felt, 
When  stubborn  hearts  begin  to  melt ' 


&' 


The  Saviour's  dying  love, 

The  soul's  amazing  worth, 

Their  utmost  efforts  move. 

And  draw  their  bowels  forth  : 
They  pray  and  strive — their  rest  departs, 
Till  Christ  be  form'd  in  sinners'  hearts. 

If  some  small  hope  appear. 

They  still  are  not  content ; 

But  with  a  jealous  fear. 

They  watch  for  the  event : 
Too  oft  they  find  their  hopes  deceiv'd  ; 
Then  how  their  inmost  souls  are  griev'd ! 

But  when  their  pains  succeed 
And  from  the  tender  blade 
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559,  560  KINGDOM  AND 

The  rip'ning  ears  proceed, 
Their  toils  are  overpaid  : 
No  harvest- joy  can  equal  theirs, 
To  find  the  fruit  of  all  their  cares. 


559. 


P.  M.     8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6. 
The  Minister's  Prayer. 


1  ^HEPHERD  of  souls,  if  thou  indeed 

Hast  rais'd  me  up  thy  flock  to  feed, 

(Thy  meanest  servant  me,) 
O  may  I  all  thy  burdens  share. 
And  gently  in  my  bosom  bear. 

The  lambs  redeem'd  by  thee. 

2  Thy  Spirit  send  me  from  above, 
Spirit  of  meek,  long-suifering  love. 

Of  all-sufficient  grace  ; 
Endue  me  with  thy  constant  mind. 
So  good,  so  obstinately  kind 

To  our  rebellious  race. 

3  A  faithful  steward  of  my  Lord, 
Give  me  to  minister  thy  word. 

And  in  thy  steps  to  tread ; 
By  every  sore  temptation  tried, 
By  sufferings  fully  qualified 

Thy  ailing  flock  to  lead. 

560.  L.  M. 

1  XJIGH  on  his  everlasting  throne 

The  King  of  saints  his  work  surveys, 
Marks  the  dear  souls  he  calls  his  own. 
And  smiles  on  the  peculiar  race. 

2  See  where  the  servants  of  the  Lord, 

A  busy  multitude,  appear  ; 
For  Jesus  day  and  night  employed. 
His  heritage  they  toil  to  clear. 

3  The  love  of  Christ  their  hearts  constrains, 

And  strengthens  their  unwearied  hands, 
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They  spend  their  sweat,  and  blood,  and  pains, 
To  cultivate  Immanuel's  land. 

4  Jesus  their  toil  delighted  sees. 

Their  industry  vouchsafes  to  crown  ; 
He  kindly  gives  the  wish'd  increase. 
And  sends  the  promis'd  blessing  down. 

5  O  multiply  thy  sowers'  seed. 

And  fruit  they  every  hour  shall  bear, 
Throughout  the  world  thy  gospel  spread, 
Thine  everlasting  truth  declare ! 

561.  L.  M. 

1  T^RAW  near,  O  Son  of  God,  draw  near, 

Us  with  thy  flaming  eye  behold  ; 
Still  in  thy  church  vouchsafe  t'  appear, 
And  let  our  candlestick  be  gold. 

2  Still  hold  the  stars  in  thy  right  hand. 

And  let  them  in  thy  lustre  glow, 
The  lights  of  a  benighted  land, 
The  angels  of  thy  church  below. 

3  Make  good  their  apostolic  boast, 

Their  high  commission  let  them  prove, 
Be  temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost, 

And  fill'd  w^ith  faith,  and  hope,  and  love. 

4  Their  hearts  from  things  of  earth  remove, 

Sprinkle  them,  Lord,  from  sin  and  fear ; 
Fix  their  affections  all  above. 

And  lay  up  all  their  treasures  there. 

5  Give  them  an  ear  to  hear  thy  v/ord  ; 

Thou  speakest  to  the  churches  now  : 
And  let  all  tongues  confess  their  Lord, 
Let  every  knee  to  Jesus  bow. 

S.  M. 

562 •      Wherefore,  take  unto  you  the  whole  armour  of 
Gorf.~Eph.  vi.  13. 

1    g^QUIP  me  for  the  war. 

And  teach  my  hands  to  fight ; 
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563  KINGDOM  AND 

My  simple,  upright  heart  prepare, 
And  guide  my  words  aright. 

2  Control  my  ev'ry  thought; 

My  whole  of  sin  remove  ; 
Let  all  my  works  in  thee  be  wrought, 
Let  all  be  wrought  in  love. 

3  O  arm  me  with  the  mind, 

Meek  Lamb,  that  was  in  thee ! 
And  let  my  knowing  zeal  be  join'd 
With  perfect  charity. 

4  With  calm  and  temper'd  zeal, 

Let  me  enforce  thy  call ; 
And  vindicate  thy  gracious  Avill, 
W^hich  offers  life  to  all. 

5  O  may  I  love  like  thee ! 

In  all  thy  footsteps  tread; 
Thou  hatest  ail  iniquity. 

But  nothing  thou  hast  made. 

6  O  may  I  learn  the  art. 

With  meekness  to  reprove  ! 
And  hate  the  sin  witli  all  my  heart, 
But  still  the  sinner  love. 

L.  M. 
e503»    ^^6  Pastor's  wish  for  his  people. 
Phil.  iv.   1. 

1  IVJY  brethren,  from  my  heart  belov'd. 

Whose  welfare  fills  my  daily  care, 
My  present  joy,  my  future  crown, 
The  word  of  exhortation  hear. 

2  Stand  fast  upon  the  solid  rock 

Of  the  Redeemer's  righteousness  : 
Adorn  the  gospel  with  your  lives, 
And  practice  what  your  lips  profess. 

3  With  pleasure  meditate  the  hour, 
When  he,  decending  from  the  skies, 

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Shall  bid  your  bodies,  mean  and  vile, 
In  his  all-glorious  image  rise. 

4  Glory  in  his  dear,  honour'd  name, 
To  him  inviolably  cleave  ; 

Your  all  he  purchas'd  by  his  blood, 
Nor  let  him  less  than  all  receive. 

5  Such  is  your  pastor's  faithful  charge, 
AVhose  soul  desires  not  yours,  but  you ; 
O  may  he,  at  the  Lord's  right  hand, 
Himself  and  all  his  people  view  ! 

004:«   Minister's  Farewell  Charge. — Acts  xx.  26,27. 

1  T^HEN  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends, 

^        It  was  a  weeping  day  : 
But  Jesus  made  them  all  amends. 
And  wip'd  their  tears  away. 

2  In  heaven  they  meet  again  with  joy, 

Secure  no  more  to  part ; 
Where  praises  ev'ry  tongue  employ. 
And  pleasure  fills  each  heart. 

3  Thus  all  the  preachers  of  his  grace 

Their  children  soon  shall  meet ; 
Together  see  their  Saviour's  face, 
And  worship  at  his  feet. 

4  But  they  who  heard  the  word  in  vain. 

Though  oft  and  plainly  warn'd. 
Will  tremble  when  they  meet  again 
The  ministers  they  scorn'd. 

5  On  your  own  heads  your  blood  will  fall. 

If  any  perish  here ; 
The  preachers  who  have  told  you  all. 
Shall  stand  approv'd  and  clear. 

6  Yet,  Lord,  to  save  themselves  alone. 

Is  not  their  utmost  view  ; 
O  hear  their  pray'r,  thy  message  own, 
And  save  their  hearers  too. 

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565. 


ORDINATION   AND   LICENSURE. 


(4S0J     L.  M. 
At  the  ordination  or  settlement  of  a  minister. 


1  ^T^HUS  spake  the  Saviour,  when  he  sent 

His  ministers  to  preach  his  word  ; 
They  through  the  world  obedient  went, 
And  spread  the  gospel  of  their  Lord. 

2  "  Go  forth,  ye  heralds,  in  my  name  ; 

Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive  ; 
The  gospel  jubilee  proclaim, 

And  call  them  to  repent  and  live. 

3  ''  The  joyful  news  to  all  impart, 

And  teach  them  where  salvation  lies ; 
Bind  up  the  broken,  bleeding  heart, 
And  wipe  the  tear  from  weeping  eyes. 

4  "  Be  wise  as  serpents  where  you  go, 

But  harmless  as  the  peaceful  dove  ; 
And  let  your  heav'n-taught  conduct  show. 
That  you're  commission'd  from  above. 

5  "  Freely  from  rae  ye  have  receiv'd  ; 

Freely  in  love  to  others  give  ; 
Thus  shall  your  doctrines  be  believ'd. 
And  by  your  labor  sinners  live." 

6  Happy  those  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Who  thus  their  Master's  will  obey 
How  rich,  how  full  is  their  reward, 
Reserv'd  until  the  final  day  ! 

L.  M. 

566*   ^e  Institution  of  a  Gospel  Ministry  from  Christ. 

Eph.  iv.  8.  11,  12. 

1  "jp^ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 

Smile  on  our  homage  and  our  vows ; 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 
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2  The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below, 
And  wide  his  royal  oounties  flow. 

3  Hence  sprung  th'  Apostles'  honor'd  name, 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame  ; 

In  lowlier  form  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers  rise, 

4  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And  fed  by  Christ  their  graces  live  ; 
While  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
'Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5  So  shall  the  bright  succession  run 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun ; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

6  Jesus  our  Lord  their  hearts  shall  know. 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow; 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

C.  M. 

■56T*      Watching  for  Souls  in  the  View  of  the  great 
Account. — Heb.  xiii.  17. 

1   T  ET  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake. 
And  take  the  alarm  they  give  ; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 
Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

5  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 
The  pastor's  care  demands  ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And  fiU'd  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 
Did  heavenly  bliss  forego  ; 
For  souls  which  must  for  ever  live 
In  raptures,  or  in  wo. 

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4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

Th'  account  to  render  there ; 
And  shouldst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
Lord,  how  shall  we  appear  ? 

5  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer  see  ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls. 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

568  ("^'^^^     ^'  ^' 

•  Succession  of  Ministers. 

1  ^2J.RE  AT  Lord  of  Angels  !  we  adore 

The  grace  that  builds  thy  courts  below ; 
And,  'midst  ten  thousand  sons  of  light, 
Stoops  to  regard  what  mortals  do  ! 

2  Amidst  the  wastes  of  time  and  death. 

Successive  pastors  thou  dost  raise. 
Thy  kingdom  and  thy  truth  to  spread, 
And  form  a  people  for  thy  praise. 

3  At  length,  dismiss'd  from  feeble  clay. 

Thy  servants  join  th'  angelic  band, 
With  them  through  distant  worlds  they  ^y^ 
With  them  before  thy  presence  stand. 

4  O  blest  employment !  glorious  hope  ! 

Sweet  lenitive  of  grief  and  care  ! 
When  shall  we  reach  those  radiant  courts 
And  all  their  joys  and  honors  share  ? 

5  Yet  while  these  labors  we  pursue, 

Tho'  distant  from  thy  heav'nly  throne. 
Give  us  a  zeal  and  love  like  theirs, 

And  half  their  heav'n  shall  here  be  known. 

OU^.  Prayer  for  Ministers. 

1  Tj^ATHER  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear, 
Attentive  to  our  earnest  prayer  ; 
We  plead  for  those  who  plead  for  thee, 
Successful  pleaders  may  they  be! 

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2  How  great  their  work,  how  vast  their  charge  ! 
Do  thou  their  anxious  souls  enlarge  ; 

Their  best  acquirements  are  our  gain, 
We  share  the  blessings  they  obtain. 

3  Clothe,  then,  with  energy  divine, 

Their  words,  and  let  those  words  be  thine  : 
To  them  thy  sacred  truth  reveal. 
Suppress  their  fear,  inflame  their  zeal. 

4  Teach  them  to  sow  the  precious  seed ; 
Teach  them  thy  chosen  flock  to  feed ; 
Teach  them  immortal  souls  to  gain — 
Souls  that  will  well  reward  their  pain. 

5  Let  thronging  multitudes  around. 
Hear  from  their  lips  the  joyful  sound, 
In  humble  strains  thy  grace  implore, 
And  feel  thy  new-creating  power. 

6  Let  sinners  break  their  massy  chains, 
Distressed  souls  forget  their  pains  ; 

Let  light  through  distant  realms  be  spread, 
And  Zion  rear  her  drooping  head. 

3.   CONGREGATIONAL SEEKING  A  MINISTER. 

L.    M. 

^70«     ^  church  seeking  direction  from  God  in  the 
choice  of  a  Pastor. — Ezra  viii.  21. 

1  CHEPHERD  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear. 

Thy  servants'  groans  indulgent  hear ; 
Perplex'd,  distress'd,  to  thee  we  cry, 
And  seek  the  guidance  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  comprehensive  view  surveys 

Our  wandering  paths,  our  trackless  ways; 
Send  forth,  O  Lord,  thy  truth  and  light. 
To  guide  our  doubtful  footsteps  right. 

3  With  longing  eyes,  behold,  we  wait 
In  suppliant  crowds  at  mercy's  gate : 
Our  drooping  hearts,  O  God,  sustain  : 
Shall  Israel  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 

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4  O  Lord,  in  ways  of  peace  return, 
Nor  let  thy  flock  neglected  mourn  ; 
May  our  blest  eyes  a  shepherd  see, 
Deal*  to  our  souls,  and  dear  to  thee. 

5  Fed  by  his  care,  our  tongues  shall  raise 
A  cheerful  tribute  to  thy  praise  ; 

Our  children  learn  the  grateful  song, 
And  theirs  the  cheerful  notes  prolong. 

HAVING    OBTAINED   A   MINISTER^ 

-^1  P.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 

■■■•  At  the  coming  of  a  Minister. 

1  YMTELCOME,  welcome,  blessed  servant, 

Messenger  of  Jesus'  grace! 
O  how  beautiful  the  feet  of 

Him  that  brings  good  news  of  peace  ! 

Welcome  herald, 
Priest  of  God,  thy  people's  joy. 

2  Saviour,  bless  his  message  to  us. 

Give  us  hearts  to  hear  thy  word, 
Speaking  pardon,  dearly  purchas'd 
By  the  sufferings  of  our  Lord  ; 

O  reveal  it. 
To  our  poor  and  helpless  souls. 

3  Give  reward  of  grace  and  glory 

To  thy  faithful  laborer  dear. 
Let  the  incense  of  our  hearts  be 
Offer'd  up  in  faith  and  prayer  ; 

Bless,  O  bless  him, 
Now,  henceforth,  for  evermore  ! 

*'•'*•         At  the  settlement  of  a  Minister. 

1  QHEPHERD  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep. 
With  constant  care,  thy  humble  sheep; 
By  thee  inferior  pastors  rise 
To  feed  our  souls,  and  bless  our  eyes. 
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2  To  all  thy  churches  such  impart, 
Modell'd  by  thy  own  gracious  heart, 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness,  and  love. 
Men  may  attest,  and  God  approve. 

3  Fed  by  their  active  tender  care. 
Healthful  may  all  thy  sheep  appear; 
And,  by  their  fair  example  led. 
The  way  to  Zion's  pasture  tread  I 

4  Here  hast  thou  listen'd  to  our  vows. 
And  scatter'd  blessings  on  thy  house  ; 
Thy  saints  are  succour'd,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide  deplore. 

5  Completely  heal  each  former  stroke. 
And  bless  the  shepherd  and  the  flock  ; 
Confirm  the  hopes  thy  mercies  raise, 
And  own  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 

C.  M. 
«S*73«     Praise  to  God  for  a  Gospel  Minister  after  the 
decease  of  another. 

1  ^1^0  thy  great  name,  O  Prince  of  peace, 

Our  grateful  songs  we  raise: 
Accept,  thou  Sun  of  righteousness, 
The  tribute  of  our  praise. 

2  In  widow'd  state  these  walls  no  more 

Their  mourning  weeds  shall  wear  ; 
Thy  messenger  shall  joy  restore, 
And  ev'ry  loss  repair. 

3  Thy  providence  our  souls  admire, 

With  joy  its  windings  trace  ; 
And  shout,  in  one  united  choir, 
The  triumphs  of  thy  grace. 

4  Our  happy  union,  Lord,  maintain, 

Here  let  thy  presence  dwell  ; 
And  thousands,  loos'd  from  Satan's  chain 
Raise  from  the  brink  of  hell. 
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5  Distressed  churches  pity,  Lord, 

Their  dismal  breaches  close. 

Their  sons  unite  in  sweet  accord, 

And  troubled  minds  compose. 

6  In  all  be  purity  maintained. 

Peace  like  a  river  flow ; 
And  pious  zeal,  and  love  unfeign'd, 
In  ev'ry  bosom  glow. 

-^  .  L.  M. 

*^  *  People^ s  prayer  for  their  Minister. 

1  T^ITH  heavenly  pow'r,  O  Lord,  defend 

Him  whom  Ave  now  to  thee  commend ; 
His  person  bless,  his  soul  secure, 
And  make  him  to  the  end  endure. 

2  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace ; 
Direct  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace  : 
Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  fulfil, 
And  help  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

3  Before  him  thy  protection  send, 
O  love  him,  save  him  to  the  end : 
Nor  let  him,  as  thy  pilgrim,  rove 
Without  the  convoy  of  thy  love. 

4  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  his  heart ; 
In  him  thy  mighty  pow'r  exert ; 
That  thousands  yet  unborn  may  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

SICKNESS   OF    THEIR  MINISTER. 
_^  L.    M. 

Oi9«    Q^  ij^Q  dangerous  illness  of  a  Minister. 

1  f\  THOU,  before  whose  gracious  throne 

We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down, 
Thou  know'st  the  anxious  cares  we  feel, 
And  all  our  trembling  lips  would  tell. 

2  Avert  thy  swift  descending  stroke, 
Nor  smite  the  shepherd  of  the  flock, 

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Lest  o'er  the  barren  waste  we  stray, 
To  prowling  wolves  an  easy  prey. 

3  Restore  him,  sinking  to  the  grave, 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,  make  haste  to  save  ; 
Back  to  our  hope  and  wishes  give, 

And  bid  our  friend  and  father  live. 

4  Yet,  if  our  supplications  fail. 

And  prayers  and  tears  can  naught  prevail, 
Condemn'd  on  this  dark  desert  coast 
To  mourn  our  much-lov'd  leader  lost ; 

5  Be  thou  his  strength,  be  thou  his  stay. 
Support  him  through  the  gloomy  way ; 
Comfort  his  soul,  surround  his  bed. 

And  guide  him  through  the  dreary  shade. 

6  Around  him  may  thy  angels  wait, 
Deck'd  Avith  their  robes  of  heavenly  state, 
To  teach  his  happy  soul  to  rise. 

And  waft  him  to  his  native  skies. 


THE  MINISTER  GOING  ON  A  JOURNEY. 
-^^  S.    M. 

«j  «  u«  Minister  going'  a  Journey, 

1  glNCE  we  are  call'd  to  part 

From  our  beloved  friend, 
We  take  our  leave  as  one  in  heart, 
And  him  to  God  commend. 

2  Go  with  thy  servant,  Lord, 
His  ev'ry  step  attend  ; 

All  needful  help  to  him  afford, 
And  bless  him  to  the  end. 

3  Preserve  him  from  all  wrong, 
Stand  thou  at  his  right  hand  ; 

To  keep  him  from  the  sland'rous  tongue, 
And  persecuting  band. 
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4  May  he  proclaim  aloud 
The  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 

And  do  thou  to  the  li«t'ning  crowd 
Ilis  faithful  labours  bless. 

5  Shine  on  his  works  below, 
With  ever  gracious  beams  ; 

Till  thou  in  heaven  his  crown  bestow 
Adorn'd  with  brighter  gems. 

6  We  for  his  journey  pray, 

Nor  may  our  pray'rs  e'er  cease, 
That  God  would  bless  him  in  his  way, 
And  bring  him  back  in  peace. 

7  Farewell,  dear  pastor,  go — 
We  part  with  thee  in  love  ; 

And  if  we  meet  no  more  below, 
O  may  we  meet  above. 

DEATH  OF  THEIR  MINISTER. 
„^  C.    M. 

*^  *  ■  •  Funeral  of  a  faithful  Minister. 

1  Ti^AR  from  affliction,  toil,  and  care, 
The  happy  soul  is  fled  ; 
The  breathless  clay  shall  slumber  here, 
Among  the  silent  dead. 

a  The  gospel  was  his  joy  and  song. 
E'en  to  his  latest  breath  ; 
The  truth  he  had  proclaim'd  so  long 
Was  his  support  in  death. 

3  Now  he.  resides  where  Jesus  is. 

Above  this  dusky  sphere  ; 
His  soul  was  ripen'd  for  that  bliss. 
While  yet  he  sojourn'd  here. 

4  The  churches'  loss  we  all  deplore. 

And  shed  the  falling  tear; 
Since  we  shall  see  his  face  no  more, 
Till  Jesus  shall  appear. 
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5  But  we  are  hasting  to  the  tomb  ; 
Oh,  may  we  ready  stand  ; 
Then,  dearest  Lord,  receive  us  home, 
To  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

(433)     C.  M. 

SYS*  ^f^^  ^  vacant  congregation  on  the  death  of  its 
minister. 

1  I^OW  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive. 

And  let  our  tears  be  dry  : 
Why  should  those  eyes  be  drown'd  in  grief, 
Which  view  a  Saviour  nigh  ! 

2  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, 

The  aged  and  the  young; 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  clos'd. 
And  mute  th'  instructive  tongue  : 

3  Th'  Eternal  Shepherd  still  survives. 

New  comfort  to  impart : 
His  hand  still  guides  us,  and  his  voice 
Still  animates  our  heart. 

4  The  pow'rs  of  nature,  Lord  !  are  thine. 

And  thine  the  aids  of  grace  ; 
Thine  arm  has  borne  thy  churches  up. 
Through  ev'ry  rising  race. 

5  Exert  thy  sacred  influence  here  ; 

Thy  mourning  servants  bless  ; 
O  change  to  strains  of  cheerful  praise 
Their  accents  of  distress. 


STATE  OF  DECLINE. 

K7q  L.  M. 

For  a  Church  in  a  low  condition. — Psalm  li.  18L 

1   Q  GOD  of  Zion  !  from  thy  throne, 
Look  with  an  eye  of  pity  down  ; 
Thy  church  now  humbly  makes  her  prayer — 
Thy  church,  the  object  of  thy  care. 
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2  We  are  a  building  thou  hast  rais'd, 
How  kind  thy  hand,  that  hand  be  prais'd  : 
Yet  all  to  utter  ruin  fiUls, 

If  thou  forsake  our  tott'ring  walls. 

3  We  call  to  mind  the  happier  days 

Of  life  and  love,  of  prayer  and  praise, — 

When  holy  services  gave  birth 

To  joys  resembling  heaven  on  earth. 

4  But  now  the  ways  of  Zion  mourn, 
Her  gates  neglected  and  forlorn  : 
Our  life  and  liveliness  are  fled. 
And  many  number'd  with  the  dead. 

5  We  need  defence  from  all  our  foes. 
We  need  relief  from  all  our  woes  ; 
If  earth  and  hell  should  us  assail, — 
Let  neither  earth  nor  hell  prevail. 

6  Near  to  each  other  and  to  thee. 
Lord,  bring  us  all  in  unity ; 

Oh  pour  thy  Spirit  from  on  high, 
And  all  our  num'rous  wants  supply. 

7  Oh  show  that  in  our  low  estate, 
No  blessing  for  us  is  too  great ; 

We  plead  thy  Son,  we  plead  thy  word, 
0  Founder,  Patron,  bounteous  Lord  ! 

-^.^  P.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 

OOW«  Prayer  for  a  Revival. 

1  gAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation. 

Grant  us.  Lord,  a  gracious  rain  ! 
All  will  come  to  desolation. 
Unless  thou  return  again  : 

Lord,  revive  us, 
AI    our  help  must  come  from  thee  ! 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance. 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die  :  Lord,  &c, 
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3  Surely,  once  thy  garden  flourished, 

Every  part  look'd  gay  and  green  : 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourish'd, 

Happy  seasons  we  have  seen  !  Lord,  &c. 

4  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded. 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see ; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed. 

Help  can  only  come  from  thee:         Lord,  &c. 

5  Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders, 

Fill'd  with  zeal,  and  love,  and  truth? 
Old  professors,  tall  as  cedars. 

Bright  examples  to  our  youth  !         Lord,  &c. 

6  Some  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 

We  shall  meet  no  more  below ; 
Some,  alas  !  we  fear  are  blighted, 

Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show  :         Lord,  &c. 

7  Younger  plants — the  sight  how  pleasant! — 

Cover'd  thick  with  blossoms  stood ; 
But  they  cause  us  grief  at  present. 

Frosts  have  nipp'd  them  in  the  bud:  Lord,  &c. 

8  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither. 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again  ! 
Oh  !  permit  them  not  to  wither. 

Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain.  Lord^  &c. 

9  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent ; 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers  ; 
Let  each  one,  esteem'd  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares:  Lord,  &c 

10  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power  ; 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh ; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour 

To  revive  thy  work  afresh  : 
Lord,  revive  us. 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee  I 

ooi*    Wheat  and  tares. —Mmu  xin,  S7 — i% 

1  ^HOUGH  in  the  earthly  church  below 
The  wheat  and  tares  together  grow, 
397  sH 


582  KINGDOM  AND 

Jesus  ere  long  will  weed  the  crop. 
And  pluck  the  tares  in  anger  up. 

2  Will  it  relieve  their  horrors  there, 
To  recollect  their  stations  here  ? 

How  much  they  heard,  how  much  they  knew, 
How  long  among  the  wheat  they  grew? 

3  Oh  !  this  will  aggravate  their  case  ! 
They  perish  under  means  of  grace : 
To  them  the  word  of  life  and  faith 
Became  an  instrument  of  death. 

4  We  seem  alike  when  thus  we  meet, — 
Strangers  might  think  we  all  were  wheat; 
But  to  the  Lord's  all-searching  eyes. 
Each  heart  appears  without  disguise. 

5  But  tho'  they  grow  so  tall  and  strong, 
His  plan  will  not  require  them  long  ; 
In  harvest  when  he  saves  his  own. 
The  tares  shall  into  hell  be  thrown. 


tf  c?.«*     Qq^  entreated  for  Zion. — Isa.  Ixii.  6,  7. 

For  a   Day  of  Public  Humiliation,  or  a   Day  of  Prayer  for  the 
Revival  of  Religion. 

1  JNDULGENT  Sovereign  of  the  skies. 

And  wilt  thou  bow  thy  gracious  ear? 
While  feeble  mortals  raise  their  cries, 
Wilt  thou,  the  great  Jehovah,  hear? 

2  How  shall  thy  servants  give  thee  rest. 
Till  Zion's  mouldering  walls  thou  raise  ? 
Till  thine  own  power  shall  stand  confess'd, 
And  make  Jerusalem  a  praise  ? 

3  Look  down,  O  God,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  view  the  desolation  round  ; 

See  what  wide  realms  in  darkness  lie, 
And  hurl  their  idols  to  the  ground. 
398 


CHURCH  OF  CHRIST.  583 

4  Lord,  let  the  gospel-trumpet  blow, 
And  call  the  nations  from  afar, 

Let  all  the  isles  their  Saviour  know, 
And  earth's  remotest  ends  draw  near. 

5  Let  Babylon's  proud  altars  shake, 
And  light  invade  her  darkest  gloom ; 
The  yoke  of  iron  bondage  break. 
The  yoke  of  Satan  and  of  Rome. 

6  On  all  our  souls  let  grace  descend, 
Like  heavenly  dew  in  copious  showers. 
That  we  may  call  our  God  our  friend, 
That  we  may  hail  salvation  ours. 

7  Then  shall  each  age  and  rank  agree, 
United  shouts  of  joy  to  raise: 

And  Zion  made  a  praise  by  thee. 
To  thee  shall  render  back  the  praise. 

IN   A  STATE  OF  REVIVAL. 

^^^*  Luke  XV.  10. 

1  ffcHj  ^ow  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy. 

When  but  one  sinner  turns, 
And  with  an  humble,  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns  ! 

2  Pleas'd  with  the  news,  the  saints  below, 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ  ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go. 
And  heaven  is  fill'd  with  joy. 

3  Well  pleas'd  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner's  moan  ; 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms. 
And  claims  him  for  his  own. 

4  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire  : 
"  The  sinner  lost  is  found,"  they  sing. 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 
399 


584,  585  KINGDOM    AND 


584.  C.  M. 

1  ^ONVINC^D  of  sin,  men  now  begin 

To  call  upon  the  Lord  ; 
Trembling  they  pray,  and  mourn  the  day 
In  which  they  scorn'd  his  word. 

2  Young  converts  sing,  and  praise  their  King, 

And  bless  God's  holy  name  ; 
While  older  saints,  leave  their  complaints, 
And  joy  to  join  the  theme. 

3  God's  chariot  rolls,  and  frights  the  souls 

Of  those  who  hate  the  truth  : 
And  saints  in  pray'r,  cry,  "  Lord,  draw  near. 
Have  mercy  on  the  youth  : — 

4  "  From  this  glad  hour  exert  thy  pow'r, 

And  melt  each  stubborn  heart ; 
In  those  that  bleed,  let  love  succeed, 
And  holy  joys  impart.'^ 

5  Come,  sinners,  all,  hear  now  God's  call. 

And  pray  with  one  accord  : 
Saints,  raise  your  songs,  with  joyful  tongues, 
To  hail  th'  approaching  Lord. 

-e-  P.  M.    8,7,8,  7,4,7.. 

^®^»  Isa.  lii.  7. 

1  f\^  the  mountain's  top  appearing, 

Lo,  the  sacred  herald  stands  ; 
Welcome  news  to  Zion  bearing, 
Zion  long  in  hostile  lands  : 

Mourning  captive, 
God  himself  will  loose  thy  bands. 

2  Has  thy  night  been  long  and  mournful. 

All  thy  friends  unfaithful  prov'd  ? 
Have  thy  foes  been  proud  and  scornful, 
By  thy  sighs  and  tears  unmov'd? 

Cease  thy  mourning, 
Zion  still  is  well  belov'd. 
400 


CHURCH  OF   CHRIST. 

3  God,  thy  God,  will  now  restore  thee  ! 

He  himself  appears  thy  friend  : 
All  thy  foes  shall  flee  before  thee, 
Here  their  boasts  and  triumphs  end; 

Great  deliv'rance 
Zion's  King  vouchsafes  to  send. 

4  Peace  and  joy  shall  now  attend  thee, 

All  thy  warfare  now  is  past, 
God,  thy  Saviour,  shall  defend  thee, 
Peace  and  joy  are  come  at  last; 

All  thy  conflicts 
End  in  everlasting  rest. 

586.  P.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 

1  1V0W  we  hail  the  happy  dawning 

Of  the  Gospel's  glorious  light, 
May  it  take  the  wings  of  morning. 
And  dispel  the  shades  of  night ; 

Blessed  Saviour, 
Let  our  eyes  behold  the  sight. 

2  Where,  amid  the  desert  dreary. 

Plant,  nor  shrub,  nor  flowret  grows, 
There  refresh  the  wand'rer  weary. 
With  the  sight  of  Sharon's  Rose, 

And  its  beauties 
To  the  longing  eye  disclose, 

3  Where  the  beasts  of  prey  are  prowling. 

And  the  murd'rous  serpents  hiss. 
There  exchange  the  dismal  howling 
For  the  pleasing  calm  of  peace  ; 

And  for  ever 
May  destruction's  empire  cease, 

4  Oh,  let  all  the  world  adore  thee — 

Universal  be  thy  fame  ; 
Kings  and  subjects  fall  before  thee, 
And  extol  thy  matchless  name ; 

All  ascribing 
Endless  praises  to  the  Lamb, 

401  a«* 


586 


587,  588  KINGDOM  AJtD 

.fisry  P.  M.     8,  7.  8,  7,  4,  7. 

^®^»  Isaiah  lii.  10. 

1  'V'ES  f  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking  ; 

Joyful  times  are  near  at  band  : 
God,  the  mighty  God,  is  speaking 
By  his  word  in  ev'ry  land  : 

When  he  chooses, 
Dai'kness  flies  at  his  command. 

2  Let  us  hail  the  joyful  season  ; 

Let  us  hail  the  dawning  ray  ; 
When  the  Lord  appears,  there's  reason 
To  expect  a  glorious  day  : 

At  his  presence 
Gloom  and  darkness  flee  away. 

3  While  the  foe  becomes  more  daring ; 

While  he  enters  like  a  flood ; 
God,  the  Saviour,  is  preparing 

Means  to  spread  his  truth  abroad  ; 

Ev'ry  language 
Soon  shall  tell  the  love  of  God. 

4  God  of  Jacob,  high  and  glorious. 

Let  thy  people  see  thy  hand  ; 
Let  the  gospel  be  victorious, 
Thro'  the  world  in  ev'ry  land  : 

And  the  idols 
Perish,  Lord,  at  thy  command. 

ON  ADMITTING  MEMBERS  TO  SACRAMENTAL  COM- 
MUNION.  CONFIRMATION   HYMNS. 

^ftft  L.    M. 

000%       Prayer  for  opposers  of  revivals, 

1  gLEST  Lord,  behold  the  guilty  scorn 

Of  those  who  hate  and  mock  our  praise ; 
Pity  their  state,  and  make  them  turn, 
No  more  to  walk  in  sinful  ways. 

2  Anxious  we  see  their  wretched  state, 
Who  never  think  of  heav'n  or  hell ; 

402 


CHURCH   OF  CHRIST, 


589 


They  laugh  and  sport,  and  court  the  gate, 
Which  opes  where  endless  terrors  dwell. 

3  Lead  them  to  view  a  sinful  heart, 
A  soul  all  enmity  to  thee, 
Destroy'd,  defil'd  in  every  part, 
Too  proud  to  bow,  too  blind  to  see. 

4  Lead  them  to  view  a  holy  law, 
Which  justly  dooms  to  endless  death. 
To  feel  that  guilt  which  Jesus  saw. 

And  pray'd,  '  Forgive,'  with  dying  breath, 

5  Open  their  eyes,  unstop  their  ears, 
To  hear  condenming  justice  sound  ; 

Lord,  change  their  hearts,  and  then  their  tears 
Will  witness  grief  to  all  around. 

091F«  Admitling  a  Member. 

1  "OROTHER  in  Christ  and  well-belov'd, 
■^  To  Jesus  and  his  servants  dear. 
Enter,  and  show  thyself  approvM  ; 

Enter,  and  find  that  God  is  here. 

2  Welcome  from  earth  ! — lo,  the  right  hand 

Of  fellow- hip  to  thee  we  give  ! 
With  open  arras  and  hearts  we  stand. 
And  thee  in  Jesus'  name  receive. 

3  Say,  is  thy  heart  resolv'd  as  ours  ? 

Then  let  it  burn  with  sacred  love  ; 
Then  let  it  taste  the  heavenly  powers, 
Partaker  of  the  joys  above. 

4  Jesus,  attend,  thyself  reveal. 

Are  we  not  met  in  thy  great  name  ? 
Thee  in  the  midst  we  wait  to  feel, 
We  wait  to  catch  the  spreading  ilame. 

5  Truly  our  fellowship  below 

With  thee,  and  with  the  Father  is ; 
403 


590  KINGDOM   AND 

In  thee  eternal  life  we  know, 
And  heaven's  unutterable  bliss. 

6  In  part  we  only  know  thee  here, 
But  wait  thy  coming  from  above  ; 
And  we  shall  then  behold  thee  near, 
And  then  sliall  all  be  lost  in  love. 

L.  M. 

590«      On  the  first   approach  at  the  Lord's  Tabhj  or 
confirmation. 

1  T  ORD,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 

Purchas'd  and  sav'd  by  blood  divine; 
With  full  consent  thine  I  would  be. 
And  own  thy  sov'reign  right  in  me. 

2  Here,  Lord,  my  flesh,  my  soul,  my  all, 
I  yield  to  thee  beyond  recall  ; 
Accept  thine  own,  so  long  withheld — 
Accept  w^hat  I  so  freely  yield ! 

3  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more,  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace  ; 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransora'd  by  Immanuel's  blood. 

4  Thine  would  I  live — thine  would  I  die — 
Be  thine  thro'  all  eternity  ; 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal ; 
Now  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

6  Be  thou  the  witness  of  my  vow — 
Angels  and  men  attest  it  too, 
That  to  thy  board  I  now  repair. 
And  seal  the  sacred  contract  there. 

6  Here  at  thy  cross,  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God  ; 
Thee  my  new  Master  now  I  call, 

And  consecrate  to  thee  ray  all. 

7  Do  thou  assist  a  feeble  worm, 
The  great  engagement  to  perform  ; 

404 


CHURCH  or  CHRIST.  591,  592 

Thy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend, 
And  on  that  grace  I  dare  depend. 

L.  M. 
^01*        On  Admission  of  new  Members. 
Gen.  xxiv.  31. 

1  "WELCOiME,  thou  well  belov'd  of  God, 

Thou  heir  of  grace,  redeem'd  by  blood ; 
Welcome  with  us  thy  hand  to  join. 
As  partner  of  our  lot  divine. 

2  With  us  the  pilgrim's  state  embrace. 
We're  trav'lling  to  a  blissful  place  ; 
The  Holy  Ghost,  who  knows  the  way. 
Conduct  thee  on  from  day  to  day. 

3  Take  up  thy  cross,  and  bear  it  on. 
It  shall  be  light,  and  not  be  long; 
Soon  shalt  thou  sit  with  Jesus  down. 
And  wear  an  everlasting  crown. 

L,  M. 
•''*'•        Welcome  to  young  Converts. 

1  'WELCOME,  ye  hopeful  heirs  of  heav'n^ 

To  this  rich  gospel  feast  of  love — 
This  pledge  is  but  the  prelude  giv'n 
To  that  immortal  feast  above. 

2  How  great  the  blessing,  thus  to  meet 
Around  the  sacramental  board. 

And  hold  by  faith  communion  sweet, 
With  Christ  our  dear  and  common  Lord* 

3  And  if  so  sweet  this  feast  below. 
What  will  it  be  to  meet  above, 
Where  all  we  see,  and  feel,  and  know, 
Are  fruits  of  everlasting  love  ! 

4  Soon  shall  we  tune  the  heav'nly  lyre 
While  list'ning  woi  Ids  the  song  approve, 
Eternity  itself  expire. 

Ere  we  exhaust  the  theme  of  love. 
405 


593,  594  KINGDOM    AND 


FOR  ELECTION  OF   CHURCH   OFFICERS. 

L.  M. 
«j«7o«         At  a  choice  of  church  officers. 

1  "Jj^AIR  Sion's  King,  we  suppliant  bow. 

And  hail  the  grace  thy  church  enjoys  ; 
Her  holy  officers  are  thine 
With  all  the  gifts  thy  love  employs. 

2  Up  to  thy  throne  we  lift  our  eyes, 
For  blessings  to  attend  our  choice, 

Of  such  whose  generous,  prudent  zeal, 
Shall  make  thy  favor 'd  ways  rejoice. 

3  Happy  in  Jesus,  their  own  Lord, 
May  they  his  sacred  table  spread, 
The  table  of  their  pastor  fill. 
And  fill  the  holy  poor  with  bread  ! 

4  When  pastor,  saints,  and  poor  they  serve  ; 
May  their  own  hearts  with  grace  be  crown'd ! 
While  patience,  sympathy,  and  joy. 
Adorn,  and  through  their  lives  abound. 

5  By  purest  love  to  Christ,  and  truth, 
O  may  they  win  a  good  degree 

Of  boldness  in  the  christian  faith, 
And  meet  the  smile  of  thine  and  thee  ! 

6  And  when  the  work  to  them  assign'd — 
The  work  of  love,  is  fully  done, 

Call  them  from  serving  tables  here, 
To  sit  around  thy  glorious  throne. 

LAYING  THE   CORNER  STONE    OF   A    CHURCH. 

594  ^'  ^^' 

•      Laying  the  corner  stone  for  a  church. 

1   npO  day  we  lay  the  corner  stone. 
To  rear  our  sacred  walls  upon, 
A  house  for  God,  who's  pledgM  to  be 
Where  he  is  sought  by  two  or  three. 
406 


CHURCH    OF   CHRIST.  695 

2  Where  I  record  my  name,  says  he, 
And  where  my  children  honor  me, 
There  I  will  come  to  own  and  bless 
My  ordinances  with  success. 

3  But  Jesus  is  the  corner  stone, 
For  us  to  build  our  hopes  upon  ; 
On  him  the  edifice  may  rise 
Sublime  in  light,  beyond  the  skies. 

4  When  storms  and  tempests  round  prevail, 
Whirlwind  and  thunder,  fire  and  hail  ; 
'Tis  he  our  trembling  souls  shall  hide, 
On  him  securely  we  abide. 

5  Dear  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 

Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell ; 
Here,  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

6  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  prayer, 
To  strengthen  faith,  and  sweeten  care  ; 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise. 

And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eyes. 

7  God  of  the  churches  !  thou  art  near  ; 
Nor  short  thine  arm,  nor  deaf  thine  ear, 
Oh  rend  the  heavens,  come  quickly  down, 
And  make  a  thousand  hearts  thine  own. 

CONSECRATION    OF    A    CHURCH. 

,q-  .   (4-28)     L.  M. 

«j«7«j*      Q^  opening  a  new  place  of  icorskip. 

1  4  ND  will  the  great  eternal  G-  d 

On  earth  establish  his  abode? 
And  will  he  from  his  rad  .  .i  ihrone 
Regard  our  temples  as  nis  own? 

2  We  bring  the  tribute  of  our  praise ; 
And  sing  that  condescending  grace. 
Which  to  our  notes  will  lend  an  ear. 
And  call  us  sinful  mortals  near. 

407 


596  KINGDOM    AND 

3  Our  Father's  watchful  care  we  bless, 
Which  guards  our  house  of  pr  ay'r  in  peace. 
That  no  tumultuous  foes  invade, 

To  fill  the  worshipers  with  dread. 

4  These  walls  we  to  thy  honor  raise : 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise ; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

6  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
AVhen  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here  ! 

„  (5-29)     P.  M.    6,6,6,6,8,8. 

0«ID«         Q^^  invited  to  dwell  in  his  church, 

1  TN  sweet  exalted  strains 

The  King  of  glory  praise  : 
O'er  heav'n  and  earth  he  reigns, 

Through  everlasting  days. 
He  with  a  nod  the  world  controls, 
Sustains  or  sinks  the  distant  poles. 

2  Then,  King  of  glory  !  come  ; 

And  with  thy  favor  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome. 

This  people  as  thy  own. 
Within  this  house  O  deign  to  show, 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below. 

3  Here  may  thine  ears  attend, 

Our  interceding  cries. 
And  grateful  praise  ascend 

All  fragrant  to  the  skies. 
Here  may  the  word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  the  joys  of  heav'n  around. 

4  Here  may  th'  attentive  throng 

Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love  ; 
And  converts  join  the,  soug 
Of  Seraphim  above ; 
4C8 


CHURCH   OF  CHRIST.  597 

And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board, 
With  sacred  joy  sAd  sweet  accord. 

In  peace,  here  may  our  sons 

And  daughters  sound  thy  praise  ; 

And  shine  like  polish'd  stones. 
Through  long  succeeding  days. 

Here,  Lord  !  display  thy  saving  pow'r, 

While  churches  stand  and  saints  adore. 


^07  C.  M. 

^^  *  •      On  opening  a  Place  of  Worship. 

1  irjEAR  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  here 

Thy  presence  now  display ; 
As  thou  hast  giv'n  a  place  for  prayer^ 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hope  to  raise ; 
And  pour  thy  blessings  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

3  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace. 

And  love,  and  concord,  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

4  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye. 

The  humble  mind  bestow  ; 
And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
To  make  our  graces  grow  ! 

5  May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  word. 

In  faith  present  our  prayers  ; 
And,  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord, 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

6  And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Enforc'd  by  mighty  grace. 
Awaken  many  sinners  round, 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

409  a  I 


598,  599  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 


PARTICULAR  OCCASIOMS  AND  CIRCUM- 
STANCES 

1.     SEASONS, 

ens  C"^     ^-  ^- 

«#i7o«      2^g  seasons  formed  by  God's  control. 

1  #^REAT  God,  at  whose  all-pow'rful  call. 

At  first  arose  this  beauteous  frame  ! 
By  thee  the  seasons  change,  and  all 
The  changing  seasons  speak  thy  name. 

2  Thy  bounty  bids  the  infant  year, 

From  winter  storms  recover'd,  rise; 
"When  thousand  grateful  scenes  appear, 
Fresh  op'ning  to  our  wond'ring  eyes. 

3  0  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 

The  earth  in  vernal  beauty  dress'd  ! 
While  in  each  herb,  and  flow'r,  and  tree, 
Thy  blooming  glories  shine  confess'd  ! 

4  Aloft,  full  beaming,  reigns  the  sun» 

And  light  and  genial  heat  conveys ; 
And,  while  he  leads  the  seasons  on, 
From  thee  derives  his  quick'ning  rays. 

5  Around  us,  in  the  teeming  field. 

Stands  the  rich  grain  or  purpled  vine  ; 
At  thy  command  they  rise,  to  yield 

The  strength'ning  bread  or  cheering  wine. 

6  Indulgent  God  !  from  ev'ry  part 

Thy  plenteous  blessings  largely  flow  ; 
We  see  ;  we  taste  ; — let  ev'ry  heart 
With  grateful  love  and  duty  glow. 

L.  M. 

500*       The  seasons  crowned  with  goodness. 
P^alm  Ixv.  11. 

1  "K^TERNAL  Source  of  every  joy  ! 

Well  may  thy  praise  our  lips  employ. 
While  in  thy  temple  we  appear 
To  hail  the  Sovereign  of  the  year. 
410 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  600 

H  Wide  as  the  wheels  of  nature  roll, 

Thy  hand  supports  and  guides  the  whole ! 

.    The  sun  is  taught  by  thee  to  rise, 
And  darkness  when  to  veil  the  skies, 

3  The  flowery  spring  at  thy  command, 
Perfumes  the  air  and  paints  the  land  : 
The  summer  rays  with  vigor  shine 
To  raise  the  corn  and  cheer  the  vine. 

4  Thy  hand,  in  autumn,  richly  pours 
Through  all  our  coast  redundant  stores, 
And  winters,  soften'd  by  thy  care, 

No  more  the  face  of  horror  wear. 

5  Seasons,  and  months,  and  weeks,  and  days, 
Demand  successive  songs  of  praise  ; 

And  be  the  grateful  homage  paid. 
With  morning  light  and  evening  shade. 

6  Here  in  thy  house  let  incense  rise. 
And  circling  sabbaths  bless  our  eyes, 
Till  to  those  lofty  heights  we  soar, 
Where  days  and  years  revolve  no  more. 

P.  M.    7,  7,  7,  7. 
000*  Jesus  seen  in  the  Seasons;  or,  I  will  praise 

the  Lord  at  all  times. 

1  ^yiNTERhasajoy  for  me, 

While  the  Saviour's  charms  I  read. 
Lowly,  meek,  from  blemish  free. 
In  the  snow-drop's  pensive  head. 

2  Spring  returns,  and  brings  along 
Life-invigorating  suns : 

Hark  !  the  turtle's  plantive  song. 
Seems  to  speak  his  dying  groans  ! 

3  Summer  has  a  thousand  charms 
All  expressive  of  his  worth  ; 

'Tis  the  sun  that  lights  and  warms, 
His  the  air  that  cools  the  earth. 
411 


601  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS 

4  What,  has  autumn  left  to  saj 
Nothing  of  a  Saviour's  grace  ? 
Yes,  the  beams  of  milder  day 
Tell  me  of  his  smiling  face. 

5  Light  appears  with  early  dawn  ; 
While  the  sun  makes  haste  to  rise. 
See  his  bleeding  beauties  drawn 
On  the  blushes  of  the  skies. 

6  Evening  with  a  silent  pace,. 
Slowly  moving  in  the  west, 
Shows  an  emblem  of  his  grace, 
Points  to  an  eternal  rest. 

SPRING.. 

"^*^  Spring. 

1  "OLEAK  winter  is  subdu'd  at  length, 
Compell'd  to  yield  the  day  : 
The  sun  returning  in  his  strength 
Drives  all  the  storms  away. 

,2  Behold,  the  youthful  spring  is  come, 
How  alter'd  is  the  scene  ! 
The  trees  and  shrubs  are  dress'd  in  bloom,. 
The  earth  array'd  in  green., 

3  Where'er  we  tread,  beneath  our  feet 

The  flowers  spontaneous  spring  ; 
And  warbling  birds,  in  concert  sweet. 
Invite  our  hearts  to  sing. 

4  But,  ah  !  in  vain  I  strive  to  join, 

Oppress'd  with  sin  and  doubt ; 
I  feel  'tis  winter  still  within, 
Though  all  is  spring  without. 

5  Oh !  would  my  Saviour  from  on  high 

Break  through  these  clouds  and  shine  I 
No  creature  then  more  blest  than  I, 
No  song  more  loud  than  mine,. 
412 


AND     CIRCUMSTANCES.  602,  603 

6  Till  then — no  softly-warbling  thrush, 
Nor  cowslips'  sweet  perfume, 
Nor  beauties  of  each  painted  bush, 
Can  dissipate  my  gloom. 

C.  M. 
OV.-6*  y^g  Spring  improved. 

1  "OEHOLD  !  long-wish'd-for  spring  is  come. 

How  alter'd  is  the  scene ! 
The  trees  and  shrubs  are  dress'd  in  bloom, 
The  earth  array'd  in  green. 

2  Where'er  we  tread,  the  clustering  flowers 

Beauteous  around  us  spring  ; 
The  birds,  with  joint  harmonious  powers. 
Invite  our  hearts  to  sing. 

3  But,  ah!  in  vain  I  strive  to  join, 

Oppress'd  with  sin  and  doubt; 
I  feel  'tis  winter  still  within. 
Though  all  is  spring  without. 

4  O!  would  my  Saviour  from  on  high. 

Break  through  these  clouds  and  shine. 
No  creature  then  more  blest  than  I, 
No  song  more  loud  than  mine. 

5  Lord,  let  thy  word  my  hopes  revive, 

And  overcome  my  foes  ; 
O  make  my  languid  graces  thrive, 
And  blossom  like  the  rose ! 

SUMMER  AND   HARVEST. 

Ol^o*  Summer — a  Harvest  Hymn. 

1  nnO  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 

My  soul,  wake  all  thy  powers : 
He  calls,  and  at  his  voice  come  forth 
The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  covenant  with  the  earth  he  keeps  ; 

My  tongue,  his  goodness  sing  ; 

413  a  I* 


604  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS 

Summer  and  winter  know  their  time. 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  Well  pleas'd  the  toiling  swains  behold 

The  waving  yellow  crop  : 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow  again  in  hope. 

4  Thus  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness : 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  with  thy  beams. 
The  rip'ning  harvest  bless. 

5  Then,  in  the  last  great  harvest,  I 

Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop  : 

The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 

What  I  have  sown  in  hope. 


604. 


C.  M. 

Threatening  Drought, 


1  ^r'HE  spring,  great  God,  at  ihy  command. 

Leads  forth  the  smiling  year  ; 
Gay  verdure,  foliage,  blooms  and  flowers 
To  adorn  her  reign,  appear. 

2  But  soon  canst  thou  in  righteous  wrath 

Blast  all  the  promised  joy, 
And  elements  await  thy  nod 
To  bless  or  to  destroy. 

3  The  sun,  thy  minister  of  love, 

That  from  the  naked  ground 
Calls  forth  the  hidden  seeds  to  birth, 
And  spreads  their  beauties  round  ; 

4  At  the  dread  order  of  his  God, 

Now  darts  destructive  fires  ;  [drought. 

Hills,    plains,   and    vales,    are   parchM   with 
And  blooming  life  expires. 

5  Like  burnish'd  brass,  the  heavens  around 

In  angry  terror  burns, 
While  the  earth  lies  a  joyless  waste, 
And  into  iron  turns. 
414 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  605,  606 

6  Pity  us,  Lord,  in  our  distress, 
Nor  with  our  land  contend  ; 
Bid  the  avenging  skies  relent. 
And  showers  of  mercy  send  1 

AUTUMN. 

An^  L.    M. 

OU9*  Autumn.— Jer.  viii.  20. 

1  ^^REx4lT  God,  as  seasons  disappear, 

And  changes  make  the  rolling  year; 
As  time  with  rapid  pinions  flies. 
May  every  season  make  us  wise. 

2  Long  has  thy  favor  crown 'd  our  days. 
And  summer  shed  again  its  rays; 

No  deadly  cloud  our  sky  has  veil'd, 
No  blasting  winds  our  path  assaiFd. 

3  Our  harvest  months  have  o'er  us  rolPd, 
And  fill'd  our  fields  with  waving  gold  ; 
Our  tables  spread,  our  garners  stor'd  ! 
Where  are  our  hearts  to  praise  the  Lord? 

4  The  solemn  harvest  comes  apaco, 
The  closing  day  of  life  and  grace : 
Time  of  decision,  awful  hour  ! 
Around  it  let  no  tempests  low'r ! 

5  Prepare  us.  Lord,  by  grace  divine. 
Like  stars  in  heaven  to  rise  and  shine ; 
Then  shall  our  happy  souls  above, 
Reap  the  full  harvest  of  thy  love  ! 

WINTER. 

OUD.  TFinfer.— Job  xxxviii.  29,  30. 

1  CTERN  winter  throws  his  icy  chains  ; 

Encircling  nature  round; 
How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains. 
Late  with  gay  verdure    crown'd  ! 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams. 

And  light  and  warmth  depart ; 
415 


607  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

And  drooping  lifeless  nature  seems 
An  emblem  of  ray  heart. 

3  My  heart,  when  mental  winter  reigns, 

In  night's  dark  mantle  clad  ; 
Confin'd  in  cold,  inactive  chains, 
How  desolate  and  sad  ! 

4  Return,  O  blissful  sun,  and  bring 

The  soul-reviving  ray  ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring. 
This  darkness  cheerful  day. 

5  O  happy  state,  divine  abode, 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns  ; 
And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 
Fills  all  the  heavenly  plains. 

6  Great  source  of  light,  thy  beams  display, 

My  drooping  joys  restore  : 
And  guide  me  to  the  seats  of  day, 
Where  winter  chills  no  more. 

NEW  YEAR. 

007*  (409)     L.   M. 

1  I^REAT  God  !  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 

By  which  supported  still  we  stand  ; 
The  op'ning  year  thy  mercy  shows  : 
Let  mercy  crown  it,  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  at  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own  ; 
The  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit. 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  depress'd, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest ; 
416 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  60S,     609 

Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Ador'd  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs. 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues  ; 
Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trusty 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

(410)     L.  M. 
^^^*  Dependence  on  God. 

1  1^  OD  of  our  lives  !  thy  constant  care 

^^  With  blessings  crowns  each  op'ning  year  :. 
These  lives,  so  frail,  dost  thou  prolong, 
And  wake  anew  our  annual  song. 

2  How  many  precious  souls  are  fled 
To  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 
Since,  from  this  day,  the  changing  sun 
Through  his  last  yearly  course  has  run  t. 

3  We  yet  survive  :  but  who  can  say. 

Or  through  the  year,  or  month,  or  day, 

I  shall  retain  my  vital  breath. 

Thus  far  at  least  in  league  with  death  ? 

4  That  breath  is  thine,  eternal  God  ! 
'Tis  thine  to  fix  the  soul's  abode  : 
We  hold  our  lives  from  thee  alone. 
On  earth,  or  ia  the  world  unknown. 

5  To  thee  we  all  our  pow'rs  resign  ; 
Make  us  and  own  us  still  as  thine  : 
Then  shall  we  smile,  secure  from  fear. 
Though  death  should  blast  the  rising  year. 

6  Thy  children,  eager  to  be  gone. 
Bid  time's  impetuous  tide  roll  on, 
And  land  them  on  that  blooming  shore 
Where  years  and  death  are  known  no  more. 

609.      rpj^^  barren  Fig  free.— Luke  xiii.  6—9. 
1  ^^OD  of  my  life,  to  thee  belong 

The  thankful  heart,  the  grateful  song ; 
417 


GIO  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS 

TouchM  by  thy  love,  each  tuneful  chord 
Resounds  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

2  Thou  hast  preserv'd  my  fleeting  breath, 
And  chasM  the  gloomy  shades  of  death ; 
The  venom'd  arrows  vainly  fly, 
When  God  our  great  Deliver's  nigh. 

3  Yet  why,  dear  Lord,  this  tender  care  ? 
Why  does  thy  hand  so  kindly  rear 

A  useless  cumberer  of  the  ground, 
On  which  no  pleasant  fruits  are  found  ? 

4  Still  may  the  barren  fig-tree  stand  ! 
And,  cultivated  by  thy  hand, 
Verdure,  and  bloom,  and  fruit  afford, 
Meet  tribute  to  its  bounteous  Lord. 

5  So  shall  thy  praise  employ  my  breath 
Through  life,  and  in  the  arms  of  death 
My  soul  the  pleasant  theme  prolong. 
Then  rise  to  aid  th'  angelic  song. 

i-in  P-  M-     ^'  ^'  ^'  ^^'  ®'  ®- 

^^^^      New  Year's  Daij.— Luke  xiii.  6—9. 

1  'T^HE  Lord  of  earth  and  sky, 

The  God  of  ages  praise  ! 
Who  reigns  enthron'd  on  high. 

Ancient  of  endless  days  ; 
Who  lengthens  out  our  trial  here. 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

2  Barren  and  wither'd  trees, 

We  cumber'd  long  the  ground  : 
No  fruit  of  holiness 

On  our  dead  souls  was  found  ; 
Yet  doth  he  us  in  mercy  spare, 
Another,  and  another  year. 

.3  When  justice  gave  the  word 
To  cut  the  fig-tree  down, 
The  pity  of  our  Lord, 

Cried,  "Let  it  still  alone:" 
418 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  611 

The  father  mild  inclines  his  ear,     • 
And  spares  us  yet  another  year. 

4  Jesus  thy  speaking  blood 

From  God  obtain'd  the  grace, 
Who  therefore  hath  bestovv'd 

On  us  a  longer  space : 
Thou  didst  in  our  behalf  appear, 
And  lo  we  see  another  year  ! 

5  Then  dig  about  our  root, 

Break  up  our  fallow  ground, 
And  let  our  gracious  fruit 

To  thy  great  praise  abound ; 
O  let  us  all  thy  praise  declare, 
And  fruit  unto  perfection  bear. 

2.     MORNING  HYMNS. 

^^  I  p.  M.     8,  S,  6,  S,  8,  6. 

"■■■■■■•  Mornino;  Sons'. 

1  ^NCE  more  my  eyes  behold  the  day. 

And  to  my  God  my  soul  would  pay 

Its  tributary  lays  : 
O  may  the  life  preserved  by  thee, 
With  all  its  powers  and  blessings,  be 

Devoted  to  thy  praise. 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings, 
Israel's  great  keeper.  King  of  kings, 

My  weary  head  found  rest : 
No  dire  alarms,  or  racking  pains, 
Devouring  flames,  or  galling  chains, 

Disturbed  my  peaceful  breast. 

3  How  many,  since  I  laid  me  down, 
Have  launch'd  into  a  world  unknown, 

To  meet  a  dreadful  doom  : 
While  some  on  wat'ry  billows  tost. 
Or  wand'ring  on  an  unknown  coast. 

Have  sigh'd  in  vain  for  home. 

4  But  I  am  spar'd  to  see  thy  face, 
A  monument  of  saving  grace, 

419 


612,  613  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS. 

And  live  to  praise  thy  name  : 
Still  be  thou  near,  my  gracious  Lord, 
To  keep  and  guide,  and  by  thy  word 

Peace  to  my  soul  proclaim. 

5  Let  me  enjoy  thy  presence  here. 
In  every  storm  my  heart  to  cheer. 

Till  thou  shalt  bid  me  rise, 
Where  sin  and  sorrow  never  come, 
Till  at  my  blest  eternal  home 

I  wake  in  sweet  surprise. 

u  J.  -«  •  Q^^  renews  his  mercies  morning  and  evening. 

1  IVTY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love  ! 

Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new ; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above 
Gently  descend  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  nigh' 

Great  Guardain  of  my  sleeping  hours 
Thy  sov'reign  word  restores  the  light. 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3  I  yield  myself  to  thy  command  ; 

To  thee  devote  my  nights  and  days ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  hymns  of  praise. 

L.  M. 
613*  ^  Morning  Hymn. 

Psalm  xix.  5.  8.  and  Ixxiii.  24,  25. 


£^  OD  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice 

The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 
To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies ; 

From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  east 
The  circuit  of  his  race  begins. 
And  without  weariness  or  rest, 
Round  the  whole  earth  he  flies  and  shines 
420 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  614 

3  O  like  the  sun  may  I  fulfil 

Th'  appointed  duties  of  the  day, 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will 
March  on  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

4  But  I  shall  rove  and  lose  the  race, 
If  God  my  sun  should  disappear, 

And  leave  me  in  this  world's  wild  maze 
To  follow  every  wandering  star. 

5  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure, 
Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyes. 

Thy  threatenings  just,  thy  promise  sure, 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

6  Give  me  thy  counsels  for  my  guide. 
And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss ; 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 

Are  faint  and  cold  compar'd  with  this. 

814-  ^'  ^• 

^ -"■"*•  A  Morning  Song, 

1  l^NCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 

Salutes  thy  waking  eyes. 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound. 
Wide  as  the  heaven  on  which  he  sits 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame. 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise : 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame. 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  [On  a  poor  worm  thy  power  might  tread, 

And  I  could  ne'er  withstand  ; 
Thy  justice  might  have  crush'd  me  dead. 
But  mercy  held  thine  hand. 

5  A  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled 

Since  the  last  setting  sun, 

421  ,j 


615,  616  PARTICUI.AR  OCCASIONS 

And  yet  thou  length'nest  out  my  thread, 
And  yet  ray  moments  run.] 

6  Dear  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine 
Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light, 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 

„,  ^  (399)     C.  M. 

\9jL*^m      Hymn  for  morning  and  evening. 

1  ff OSANNAH  with  a  cheerful  sound 
^^  To  God's  upholding  hand  ! 

Ten  thousand  snares  our  path  surround. 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

2  How  wondrous  is  that  mighty  pow'r. 

Which  form'd  us  with  a  word  ! 
And  ev'ry  day,  and  ev'ry  hour. 
We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 

3  The  ev'ning  rests  our  weary  head. 

And  mercy  guards  the  room  ; 

We  wake,  and  we  admire  the  bed 

That  was  not  made  our  tomb. 

4  The  rising  morn  cannot  assure. 

That  we  shall  end  the  day  ; 
For  death  stands  ready  at  the  door. 
To  take  our  lives  away. 

5  God  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light 

Our  joy  and  safety  brings ; 
Our  feeble  frame  lies  safe  at  night 
Beneath  his  shady  wings. 

Pl^  ^      (400)     C.  M. 

Praise  to  God  in  the  morning 

1  T  ORD  of  my  life  !  O  may  thy  praise 

Employ  my  noblest  pow'rs. 
Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days, 
And  fills  the  circling  hours ! 

2  PreservM  by  thy  almighty  arm, 

I  pass  the  shades  of  night, 

422 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  617 

Serene  and  safe  from  ev'ry  harm, 
And  see  returning  light. 

3  While  many  spent  the  night  in  sighs, 

And  restless  pains  and  woes, 
In  gentle  sleep  I  clos'd  my  eyes 
And  undisturb'd  repose. 

4  When  sleep,  death's  semblance,  o'er  me  spread, 

And  I  unconscious  lay  ; 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed 
To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

5  O  let  the  same  almighty  care 

My  waking  hours  attend  : 
From  ev'ry  trespass,  ev'ry  snare, 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 

6  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll, 

And  guide  my  future  days  ; 
And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 
With  gratitude  and  praise. 

^^  (401)     L.  M. 

^■'-  ■  •      The  morning  emblematic  of  eternal  day. 

1  TN  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid, 

I  safely  pass'd  the  silent  night : 
Again  I  see  the  breaking  shade, 
I  drink  again  the  morning  light. 

2  New-born,  I  bless  the  waking  hour. 

Once  more,  with  awe,  rejoice  to  be  ; 
My  conscious  soul  resumes  her  pow'r. 
And  springs,  my  guardian  God  !  to  thee. 

3  O  guide  me  through  the  various  maze 

My  doubtful  feet  are  doom'd  to  tread  ; 

And  spread  thy  shield's  protecting  blaze, 

Where  dangers  press  around  my  head. 

4  A  deeper  shade  shall  soon  impend ; 

A  deeper  sleep  my  eyes  oppress  : 
Yet  then  thy  strength  shall  still  defend, 
Thy  goodness  still  delight  to  bless. 
423 


618  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS 

5  That  deeper  shade  shall  break  away; 
That  deeper  sleep  shall  leave  my  eyes 
Thy  light  shall  give  eternal  day  ; 
Thy  love,  the  raptures  of  the  skies. 


S.  M. 
OJ.C5*  Morning  Song. 

1  ^^EE  how  the  rising  sun 

Pursues  his  shining  way  ; 
And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
With  ev'ry  bright'ning  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 
Its  heavenly  parent  sing  : 

And  to  its  great  original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  lay  me  down 
Beneath  his  guardian  care  ; 

I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  Preserver  near  ! 

4  Thus  does  thine  arm  support 
This  weak,  defenceless  frame  ; 

But  whence  these  favors.  Lord,  to  me, 
So  worthless  as  I  am  ? 

5  O  how  shall  I  repay 

The  bounties  of  my  God  ? 

This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 

The  pleasing,  painful  load. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  to  thy  cross 
I  bring  my  sacrifice  ; 

By  thee  perfum'd,  it  shall  ascend 
With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 

7  My  life  I  would  anew 
Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee  : 

And  in  thy  blessed  presence  spend 
A  long  eternity. 
424 


AND  CIRCUMSTANCES.  619,  620 

C.    M. 

019«     God's  Goodness  renewed  every  morning  and 
evening. 

1  /ZJ.REAT  God  !  my  early  vows  to  thee 
^^  With  gratitude  I'll  bring; 

And  at  the  rosy  dawn  of  day 
Thy  lofty  praises  sing. 

2  Thou  round  the  heavenly  arch  dost  draw 

A  dark  and  sable  veil, 
And  all  the  beauties  of  the  world 
From  mortal  eyes  conceal. 

3  Again  the  sky  with  golden  beams 

Thy  skilful  hands  adorn. 
And  paint  with  cheerful  splendor  gay 
The  fair  ascending  morn. 

4  And  as  the  gloomy  night  returns, 

Or  smiling  day  renews. 
Thy  constant  goodness  still  my  soul 
With  benefits  pursues. 

5  For  this  will  1  my  vows  to  thee 

With  evening  incense  bring  ; 
And  at  the  rosy  dawn  of  day 
Thy  lofty  praises  sing. 

„  (403)    C.  M. 

\f^\w     Seeking  divine  protection  in  the  morning. 

1  nnO  thee  let  my  first  ofF'rings  rise, 

Whose  sun  creates  my  day  ; 
Swift  as  his  gladd'ning  influence  flies, 
And  spotless  as  his  ray. 

2  This  day  thy  fav'ring  hand  be  nigh 

So  oft  vouchsafed  before ! 
Still  may  it  lead,  protect,  supply. 
And  I  that  hand  adore. 

3  If  bliss  thy  Providence  impart, 

For  which,  resign'd,  I  pray  r 

425  rj* 


\ 
621,  622  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS 

Give  me  to  feel  the  grateful  heart, 
That,  without  guilt,  is  gay. 

4  Affliction  should'st  thou  please  to  send, 

As  sin's  or  folly's  cure  : 
Patient,  to  gain  that  blessed  end, 
May  I  the  means  endure. 

5  Be  this  and  ev'ry  future  day 

Still  wiser  than  the  past ; 
That,  from  the  whole  of  life's  survey, 
I  may  find  peace  at  last. 

fi2|  (402)     L.  M. 

vf^j.*        Resolutions  in  the  morning. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  soul!  and  with  the  sun 

Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise, 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  By  influence  of  the  light  divine. 
Let  thy  own  light  to  others  shine  ; 
Reflect  all  heaven's  propitious  rays 
In  ardent  love  and  cheerful  praise. 

3  Lord  !  T  my  vows  to  thee  renew : 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 
Guard  my  first  spring  of  thought  and  will; 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

4  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day, 
All  I  design  to  do  or  say ; 

That  all  my  pow'r  with  all  their  might 
In  thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

5  All  praise  to  thee,  who  safe  has  kept. 
And  hast  refresh'd  me  while  I  slept ! 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  light  partake. 

«22  ^-  ^* 

"'*'*•  Morning. 

1  IjMTE  lift  our  hearts  to  thee, 

O  Day-star  from  on  high  T 
426 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  623 

The  sun  itself  is  but  thy  shade, 
Yet  cheers  both  earth  and  sky. 

2  O  let  thy  orient  beams 

The  night  of  sin  disperse, 
The  mists  of  error  and  of  vice, 
Which  shade  the  universe  ! 

3  How  beauteous  nature  now  ! 

How  dark  and  sad  before ! 
With  joy  we  view  the  pleasing  change, 
And  nature's  God  adore. 

4  0  may  no  gloomy  crime 

Pollute  the  rising  day  ; 
May  Jesus'  blood,  like  evening  dew^ 
Wash  all  our  stains  away. 

5  May  we  this  life  improve, 

To  mourn  for  errors  past : 
And  live  this  short  revolving  day^ 
As  if  it  were  our  last. 

6  To  God,  the  Father,  Son, 

And  spirit,  one  in  three. 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now,. 
And  shall  for  ever  be. 

623.  P.  M.    7,  7,  7,  7. 

1  l^OW  the  shades  of  night  are  gone  , 

Now  the  morning  light  is  come ; 
Lord,  may  I  be  thine  to-day — 
Drive  the  shades  of  sin  away. 

2  Fill  my  soul  with  heav'nly  light. 
Banish  doubt,  and  cleanse  my  sight,. 
In  thy  service,  Lord,  to-day. 

Help  me  labor,  help  me  pray. 

3  Keep  my  haughty  passions  bound 
Save  me  from  my  foes  around  ; 
Going  out  and  coming  in. 

Keep  me  safe  from  evVy  sin. 

427 


65i4,    6*25  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS 

4  When  my  work  of  life  is  past, 
Oh  !  receive  me  then  at  last ! 
Night  of  sin  will  -be  no  more, 
When  I  reach  the  heav'nly  shore. 

""^^^  The  Lord's  day. 

1  A  NOTHER  six  days'  work  is  done, 

Another  Sabbath  is  begun : 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  has  blest. 

2  Come,  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns- 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds ; 
Provides  an  antepast  of  heav'n, 

And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  sev'n. 

3  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense,  to  the  skies  ; 

And  draw  from  heav'n  that  sweet  repose, 
Which  none,  but  he  who  feels  it;  knows. 

4  With  joy,  great  God  !  thy  works  we  view 
In  various  scenes  both  old  and  new ; 
With  praise  we  think  on  mercies  past, 
With  hope  we  future  pleasures  taste. 

5  In  holy  duties  let  the  day, 
In  holy  pleasure  pass  away  : 

How  sweet  a  sabbath  thus  to  spend,    - 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

^^^*  The  Sabbath.— Fs'.  Ixxxiv.  10. 

li^UR  Sabbaths  come  so  welcome  on, 
^^   We  wish  them  to  remain  awile. 
But  soon,  alas!  their  joys  are  gone. 

And  scarce  "bequeath  a  parting  smile." 

2  Full  many  are  the  hours  of  grief, 
Allotted  to  the  sons  of  men, 

428 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  626,    627 

Our  Sabbaths  bring  a  short  relief, 
Yet  leave  us  but  to  mourn  again. 

3  Ye  peaceful  days  !  and  thou  blest  sun  ! 

Why  roll  ye  in  such  haste  away  ? 
Ye  happy  hours  !  why  flow  ye  on 
So  fast  towards  eternity  ? 

4  0!  if  ye  bring  an  endless  da}^, 

Speed  fast  along,  nor  ever  cease ; 
We'll  gladly  feel  your  joys  decay. 
In  perfect  and  enduring  bliss. 

Ao^  ^'  ^^* 

\9A^m       Sabbath  Morning. — Psalm  cxviii.  24. 

1  f\^  this  sweet  morn  my  Lord  arose. 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave  ! 
He  dies  to  vanquish  all  my  foes, 
And  lives  again  to  save. 

2  This  is  the  day  for  holy  rest, 

Yet  clouds  will  gather  soon, 
Except  my  Lord  become  my  guest, 
And  put  my  harp  in  tune. 

3  No  heavenly  fire  my  heart  can  raise. 

Without  the  vSpirit's  aid  ; 
His  breath  must  kindle  pray'r  and  praise, 
Or  I  am  cold  and  dead. 

4  On  all  the  flocks  thy  Spirit  pour. 

And  saving  health  convey  ; 
A  sweet,  refreshing  Sunday  show'r 
Will  make  them  sing  and  pray. 

5  Direct  thy  shepherds  how  to  feed 

The  flocks  of  thy  own  choice  ; 
Give  savour  to  the  heavenly  bread. 
And  bid  the  folds  rejoice. 

627  C.  M. 

"-^  •  •  Sabbath  Morning. 

1  ^OME,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  thy  sheep 
On  this  sweet  day  of  rest ; 
429 


628  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS 

0  bless  this  flock,  and  make  this  fold 
Enjoy  a  heavenly  rest. 

2  Welcome,  and  precious  to  my  soul, 

Are  these  sweet  days  of  love  ; 
But  what  a  Sabbath  shall  I  keep, 
When  I  shall  rest  above  ! 

3  I  Come,  I  wait,  I  hear,  I  pray. 

Thy  footsteps.  Lord,  I  trace. 
Here,  in  thine  own  appointed  way, 
I  wait  to  see  thy  face. 

4  These  are  the  sweet  and  precious  days 

On  which  my  Lord  I've  seen  ; 
And  oft,  when  feasting  on  his  word, 
In  raptures  I  have  been. 

5  O  if  my  soul,  when  death  appears. 

In  this  sweet  frame  be  found  : 
I'd  clasp  my  Saviour  in  my  arms, 
And  leave  this  earthly  ground. 

6  I  long  for  that  delightful  hour. 

When  from  this  clay  undrest, 

1  shall  be  cloth'd  in  robes  divine, 
And  made  for  ever  blest. 

^^ft  P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7. 

^-^^^  Sabbath  Morning, 

1  C  AFELY  thro'  another  week, 

God  has  brouo;ht  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to-day. 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best; 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest  ! 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  grace, 

Thro'  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Show  thy  reconciling  face — 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame  : 
From  our  wordly  cares  set  free, 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  thee. 
430 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  629,    630 

3  Here  we're  come,  thy  name  to  praise; 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near  : 
May  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear  : 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints  ; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound. 

Bring  relief  for  all  complaints. 
Thus  let  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  join  the  church  above. 

^^^^  Confidence  in  God. 

1  nnHUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on  ; 

Thus  far  his  pow'r  prolongs  my  days; 
And  ev'ry  ev'ning  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste. 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home  : 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past. 

And  strength  supplies  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep  ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  of  my  head  : 
His  ever  watchful  eye  will  keep 
Its  constant  guard  around  my  bed. 

4  Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear : 

O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart ! 
And  in  the  morning  may  I  bear 
Thy  loving  kindness  on  my  heart ! 

EVENING   HYMNS. 

"^"'        An  Evening  Hijmn.—Soh  viii.  9. 
1   ^NOTHER  fleeting  day  is  gone, 

Slow  o'er  the  west  the  shadows  rise; 
Swift  the  soft  stealing  hours  have  flown. 
And  night's  dark  mantle  veils  the  skies. 
431 


631  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS 

2  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone, 

Swept  from  the  records  of  the  year ; 
And  still  with  each  successive  sun, 
Life's  fading  visions  disappear. 

3  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone, 

To  tell  thy  secrets,  O  ray  soul  ; 
Faithful  before  th'  eternal  throne 
Thy  slightest  folly  'twill  enroll. 

4  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone. 

To  join  the  fugitives  before  : 
And  I,  when  life's  employ  is  done. 
Shall  sleep  to  wake  in  time  no  more. 

5  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone, 

And  soon  a  fairer  day  shall  rise  ; 
A  day,  whose  never-setting  sun. 

Shall  pour  his  light  o'er  cloudless  skies. 

6  Another  fleeting  day  is  gone. 

In  solemn  silence  rest,  my  soul; 
Bend — bend  before  his  awful  throne. 
Who  bids  the  morn  and  evening  roll ! 

^•'■'■*  Evening  Hymn. 

1  /ZJ.LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night. 

For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me.  King  of  kings. 
Under  thine  own  almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me.  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
With  joy  behold  the  judgment-day.' 

4  Lord,  let  my  soul  for  ever  share 
The  bliss  of  thy  paternal  care ; 

432 


AND     CIRCUMSTANCES.  632,  633 

'Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heaven  above. 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sing  thy  love. 

6  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  him  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host. 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

^oo  P-  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 

^*''^*  Evening  Hymn. 

1  QMNIPRESENT  God,  whose  aid 

No  one  ever  ask'd  in  vain, 
Be  this  night  about  my  bed. 
Every  evil  thought  restrain  : 

2  Lay  thy  hand  upon  my  soul, 

God  of  my  unguarded  hours ! 
All  my  enemies  control, 

Hell,  and  earth,  and  nature's  powers, 

3  Loose  me  from  the  chains  of  sense, 

Set  me  from  the  body  free : 

i    Draw  with  stronger  influence 

My  unfetter'd  soul  to  thee. 

4  In  me,  Lord,  thyself  reveal. 

Fill  me  with  a  sweet  surprise  ; 
Let  me  thee,  when  waking,  feel. 
Let  me  in  thine  image  rise. 

633.  C.  M. 

1  f\  LORD,  another  day  is  flown, 
^^   And  we,  a  lonely  band. 

Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 
To  bless  thy  fost'ring  hand. 

2  And  wilt  thou  bend  a  list'ning  ear, 

To  praises  low  as  ours  ? 
Thou  wilt !  for  thou  dost  love  to  hear 
The  song  which  meekness  pours. 

3  And,  Jesus,  thou  thy  smiles  wilt  deign. 

As  we  before  thee  pray ; 

433  sK         « 


634,  635  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS 

For  thou  didst  bless  the  infant  train, 
And  we  are  less  than  they. 

4  Oh  J  let  thy  grace  perform  its  part, 
And  let  contention  cease  ; 
And  shed  abroad  in  ev'ry  heart 
Thine  everlasting  peace. 

^^*»  ,  Evening. 

1  JNDULGENT  Father,  by  whose  care, 

Fv^e  pass'd  another  day. 
Let  me  this  night  thy  mercy  share, 
And  teach  me  how  to  pray. 

2  Show  me  my  sins,  and  how  to  mourn 

My  guilt  before  thy  face  ; 
Direct  me.  Lord,  to  Christ  alone, 
And  save  me  by  thy  grace. 

3  Let  each  returning  night  declare 

The  tokens  of  thy  love ; 
And  ev'ry  hour  thy  grace  prepare 
My  soul  for  joys  above. 

4  And  when  on  earth  I  close  my  eyes, 

To  sleep  in  death's  embrace, 
Let  me  to  heav'n  and  glory  rise, 
T'  enjoy  thy  smiling  face. 

635.  s.  M. 

1  'T^HE  day  is  past  and  gone, 

The  evening  shades  appear, 
Oh,  may  I  ever  keep  in  mind. 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  I  lay  my  garments  by. 

Upon  my  bed  to  rest ; 
So  death  will  soon  remove  me  hence, 
And  leave  my  soul  undrest. 

3  Lord,  keep  me  safe  this  night. 

Secure  from  all  my  fears  ; 
434 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  636 

May  angels  guard  me  while  I  sleep, 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  when  I  early  rise, 

To  vieAV  th'  unwearied  sun, 
May  I  set  out  to  win  the  prize. 
And  after  glory  run  : 

5  That  when  my  days  are  past, 

And  I  from  time  remove, 
Lord,  I  may  in  thy  bosom  rest. 
The  bosom  of  thy  love. 

636.  P-  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 

1  TM/"HAT  if  death  my  sleep  invade  ? 

Should  I  be  of  death  afraid  ? 
Whilst  encircled  by  thine  arm. 
Death  may  strike,  but  cannot  harm. 

2  What  if  beams  of  opening  day 
Shine  around  my  breathless  clay  ? 
Brighter  visions  from  on  high 
Shall  regale  my  mental  eye. 

3  Tender  friends  awhile  may  mourn 
Me  from  their  embraces  torn  ; 
Dearer,  better  friends  I  have 

In  the  realms  beyond  the  grave. 

4  See  the  guardian-angels  nigh 
Wait  to  waft  my  soul  on  high  ! 
See  the  golden  gates  display'd  ! 
See  the  crown  to  grace  my  head  ! 

5  See  a  flood  of  sacred  light. 
Which  no  more  shall  yield  to  night ! 
Transitory  world,  farewell  ! 

Jesus  calls  with  him  to  dwell ! 

6  With  thy  heavenly  presence  blest, 
Death  is  life,  and  labor  rest : 
Welcome  sleep,  or  death  to  me. 
Still  secure,  for  still  with  thee. 

435 


637,  638  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

C.  M. 
^•^  •  •  Evening  Hymn. 

1  IVOW,  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts 

Let  incense  flames  arise  ; 
Assist  us,  Lord,  to  ofi'er  up 
Our  evening  sacriiice. 

2  Awake,  our  love,  av^^ake,  our  joy  ; 

Awake,  our  heart  and  tongue  : 
Sleep  not  w^hen  mercies  loudly  call, 
Break  forth  into  a  song. 

3  Minutes  and  mercies  multiply'd 

Have  made  up  all  this  day  ; 
Minutes  came  quick,  but  mercies  were 
More  fleet  and  free  than  they. 

4  New  time,  new  favors,  and  new  joys, 

Do  a  new  song  require  ; 
Till  we  shall  praise  thee  as  we  would. 
Accept  our  heart's  desire. 

5  Lord  of  our  time,  whose  hand  hath  set 

New  time  upon  our  score  ; 
Thee  may  we  praise  for  all  our  time. 
When  time  shall  be  no  more  ! 

AQft  ^-  ^• 

"*'^»  Lord's  Day  Evening. 

1  T^HEN,  O  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I 

Behold  thee  all  serene  ; 
Blest  in  perpetual  sabbath-day. 
Without  a  veil  between  ! 

2  Assist  me,  while  I  wander  here, 

Amidst  a  world  of  cares  ; 
Incline  my  heart  to  pray  with  love, 
And  then  accept  my  prayers. 

3  Release  my  soul  from  every  chain. 

No  more  hell's  captive  led  ; 
And  pardon  a  repenting  child, 
For  whom  the  Saviour  bled. 
436 


AN^D  ci=i::ej  I  ST  ANCEs.  639,640 

4  Spare  me,  my  God,  O  spare  the  soul 

That  gives  itself  to  thee  ; 
Take  all  that  I  possess  below, 
And  give  thyself  to  me. 

5  Thy  Spirit,  0  my  Father,  give, 

To  be  my  guide  and  friend, 
To  light  my  path  to  ceaseless  joys, 
To  sabbaths  without  end. 

^^^»  Lord's  Daij  Evening, 

1  T  ORD,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 

A  whole  assembly  worship  thee  ; 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray  ! 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way. 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go  ; 
'Tis  like  a  little  heaven  below : 

Not  all  that  hell  or  sin  can  say. 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  0  write  upon  my  memVy  Lord, 
The  text  and  doctrine  of  thy  word  ; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ  and  things  divine, 
Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine  ; 

That  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down  and  wake  with  God. 

^*^*  An  Evening  Song, 

1  THREAD  Sov'reign,  let  my  evening  song 

Like  holy  incense  rise  ! 
Assist  the  offerings  of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day. 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard. 
And  still  to  drive  my  wants  away 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepar'd. 

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3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around, 
But  oh  !  how  few  returns  of  love 
Hath  my  Creator  found. 

4  What  have  I  done  for  him  that  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul ! 
How  are  my  follies  multiplied. 
Fast  as  my  minutes  roll  ! 

5  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine 

To  thy  dear  cross  I  flee, 
And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign 
To  be  renew'd  by  thee. 

6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pardoning  blood 

I  lay  me  down  to  rest^ 
As  in  the  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

"*-'■•  Midnight  Thoughts  recollected. 

1  'nn  WAS  in  the  watches  of  the  night 

I  thought  upon  thy  pow'r, 
I  kept  thy  lovely  face  in  sight 
Amidst  the  darkest  hour. 

2  My  flesh  lay  resting  on  my  bed. 

My  soul  arose  on  high  : 
'My  God,  my  life,  my  hope,'  I  said, 
*  Bring  thy  salvation  nigh.' 

3  My  spirit  labors  up  thine  hill. 

And  climbs  the  heavenly  road  ; 
But  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still. 
While  I  pursue  my  God. 

4  Thy  mercy  stretches  o'er  my  head 

The  shadow  of  thy  wungs  : 
My  heart  rejoices  in  thine  aid, 
My  tongue  awakes  and  sings. 

042.  (407)      C.  M. 

1    T  ()RD  !  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray, 
i  am  for  ever  thine  : 
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AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  643 

I  fear  before  thee  all  the  day, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin. 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  Aveary  head, 

From  cares  and  business  free  ; 

'Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed, 

With  my  own  heart  and  thee. 

3  I  pay  this  ev'ning  sacrifice  ; 

And  when  my  work  is  done, 
Great  God,  my  faith  and  hope  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 

4  Thus  with  my  thoughts  compos'd  to  peace 

I'll  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep  ; 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days, 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep ! 

BIRTHDAY   HYMNS. 

^^Q  P.  M.     6,  6,  6,  6,  8,  8. 

"*^»  For  a  Birthday. 

1  (^OD  of  my  life,  to  thee 

My  cheerful  soul  I  raise  ; 
Thy  goodness  bade  me  be, 

And  still  prolongs  my  days ; 
I  see  my  natal  hour  return. 
And  bless  the  day  that  I  was  born. 

2  A  clod  of  living  earth, 

I  glority  thy  name, 
From  whom  alone  my  birth. 

And  all  my  blessings  came  ; 
Creating  and  preserving  grace 
Let  all  that  is  within  me  praise. 

3  My  soul,  and  all  its  powers, 

Thine,  wholly  thine  shall  be. 
All,  all  ray  happy  hours 

I  consecrate  to  thee  ; 
Whate'er  I  have,  whate'er  I  am 
Shall  magnify  my  INIaker's  name. 

4  Long  as  I  live  beneath, 

To  thee  O  let  me  live, 
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To  thee  my  every  breath 

In  thanks  and  blessings  give  ; 
Me  to  thine  image  now  restore, 
And  I  shall  praise  thee  evermore. 

P44  P.  M.     7,  7,  7,    7. 

"**•       A  Birthday  hymn. — Acts   xxvj.  22 

1  T  MY  Ebenezer  raise 

To  my  kind  Redeemer's  praise ; 
With  a  grateful  heart  I  own, 
Hitherto  thy  help  I've  known. 

2  What  may  be  my  future  lot. 
Well  I  know  concerns  me  not  ; 
This  should  set  my  heart  at  rest, 
What  thy  will  ordains  is  best. 

3  I  my  all  to  thee  resign  : 
Father,  let  thy  will  be  mine  ; 
May  but  all  thy  dealings  prove 
Fruits  of  thy  paternal  love. 

4  Guard  me.  Saviour,  by  thy  pow'r. 
Guard  me  in  the  trying  hour  • 
Let  thy  unremitted  care 

Save  me  from  the  lurking  snare. 

5  Let  my  few  remaining  days 
Be  directed  to  thy  praise  ; 
So  the  last,  the  closing  scene 
Shall  be  tranquil  and  serene. 

6  To  thy  will  I  leave  the  rest. 
Grant  me  but  this  one  request, 
Both  in  life  and  death  to  prove 
Tokens  of  thy  special  love. 

6.     WEDDING  HYMNS. 


015. 


C.  M. 
A   Wedding  Hymn. 

1   ^INCE  Jesus  freely  did  appear. 
To  grace  a  marriage  feast, 
O  Lord,  we  ask  thy  presence  here, 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 
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AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  646 

2  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  down, 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands ; 
Their  union  with  thy  favor  crown, 
And  bless  their  nuptial  bands. 

3  With  gifts  of  grace  their  hearts  endow, 

Of  all  rich  dowries  best ! 
Their  substance  bless,  and  peace  bestow 
To  sweeten  alL  the  rest. 

4  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite. 

That  they,  with  Christian  care. 
May  make  domestic  burdens  light. 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

5  True  helpers  may  they  prove  indeed, 

In  prayer,  and  faith,  and  hope  ; 
And  see  with  joy  a  godly  seed 
To  build  their  household  up. 

6  On  every  soul  assembled  here, 

O  make  thy  face  to  shine  ; 
Thy  goodness  more  our  hearts  can  cheer 
Than  richest  food  or  wine. 

"*"•  Marriage. 

1  T^ITH  grateful  hearts  and  tuneful  lays, 

We  bow  before  th'  Eternal  throne, 
And  offer  up  our  humble  praise. 
To  him  whose  name  is  God  alone. 

2  On  this  auspicious  eve,  draw  near. 

And  shed  thy  richest  blessings  down  ; 
Fill  ev'ry  heart  with  love  sincere. 
And  all  thy  faithful  mercies  crown. 

3  Grant  now  thy  presence,  gracious  Lord, 

And  hearken  to  our  fervent  pray'r  ; 
The  nuptial  vow  in  heav'n  record. 
And  bless  the  newly  married  pair. 

4  Oh,  guide  them  safe,  this  desert  through. 

Mid  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love  ; 
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At  length  with  joy  thy  face  to  view, 
In  fairer,  better  worlds  above. 

7.    MEETING  AND  PARTING  OF   CHRISTIAN  FRIENDS 

^*  *  *  A  welcome  to  Christian  Friends — at  Meeting. 

1  "^INDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, 

A  hearty  welcome  here  receive  : 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 

2  To  you  and  us  by  grace  'tis  given 

To  know  the  Saviour's  precious  name; 
And  shortly  we  shall  meet  in  heaven. 
Our  hope,  our  way,  our  end  the  same. 

3  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet. 
Send  his  good  spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love. 

4  Forgotten  be  each  wordly  theme. 
When  Christians  see  each  other  thus  ; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him  ; 

Who  liv'd,  and  died,  and  reigns  for  us. 

5  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did,  and  said. 
And  suffer'd  for  us  here  below ; 
The  path  he  mark'd  for  us  to  tread. 
And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 

6  Thus  as  the  moments  pass  away. 
We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore  ; 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day, 
When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

^  .  ^  P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7,  7. 

Visiting  a  Friend. 

1    "DEACE  be  on  this  house  bestow'd, 
Peace  on  all  that  here  reside  ; 
Let  the  unknown  peace  of  God 
■  With  the  man  of  peace  abide  ! 

442 


AND     CIRCUMSTANCES.  649 

Let  the  Spirit  now  come  down  : 
Let  the  blessings  now  take  place ; 

Son  of  peace,  receive  thy  crown. 
Fulness  of  the  gospel  grace. 

2  Christ  my  Master,  and  my  Lord, 

Let  me  thy  forerunner  be  : 
O  be  mindful  of  thy  word, 

Visit  them,  and  visit  me  I 
To  this  house  and  all  herein, 

Now  let  thy  salvation  come  ! 
Save  our  souls  from  inbred  sin  ! 

Make  us  thine  eternal  home  ! 

3  Let  us  never,  never  rest 

Till  the  promise  is  fulfil'd  : 
Till  we  are  of  thee  possess'd, 

Pardon'd,  sanctified,  and  seal'd ; 
Till  we  all,  in  love  renew'd, 

Find  the  pearl  that  Adam  lost, 
Temples  of  the  living  God, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 

649.  S.  M. 

1  4  ND  let  our  bodies  part. 

To  different  climes  repair  ; 
Inseparably  join'd  in  heart 
The  friends  of  Jesus  are  ! 

2  Jesus,  the  corner  stone,  ^ 

Did  first  our  hearts  unite  !  V 

And  still  he  keeps  our  spirits  one. 
Who  walk  with  him  in  white. 

3  O  let  us  still  proceed 

In  Jesus'  work  below  ; 
And  following  our  triumphant  Head, 
To  farther  conquests  go. 

4  The  vineyards  of  the  Lord 

Before  his  lab'rers  lies  ; 
443 


650  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS 

And  lo!  we  see  the  vast  reward, 
Which  waits  us  in  the  skies  ! 

5  O  let  our  hearts  and  mind 

Continually  ascend  ; 
That  heaven  of  repsoe  to  find, 
Where  all  our  labors  end  ! 

6  Where  all  our  toils  are  o'er, 

Qur  sufferings  and  our  pain ; 
Who  meet  on  that  eternal  shore 
Shall  never  part  again. 

7  O  happy,  happy  place, 

W^here  saints  and  angels  meet ; 
There  we  shall  see  each  others  face, 
And  all  our  brethren  greet. 

8  To  gather  home  his  own, 

God  shall  his  angels  send, 
And  bid  our  bliss,  on  earth  begun, 
In  deathless  triumphs  end. 

^**"«  At  Parting. 

1  T  ORD,  when  together  here  we  meet, 

And  taste  thy  heav'nly  grace; 

Thy  smiles  are  so  divinely  sweet. 

We're  loath  to  leave  the  place. 

2  But,  Father,  since  it  is  thy  will 

That  we  must  part  again; 
Oh,  may  thy  special  presence  still 
With  every  one  remain. 

3  And  let  us  all  in  Christ  be  one. 

Bound  with  the  cords  of  love; 
Till  we,  before  thy  glorious  throne. 
Shall  joyful  meet  above. 

4  All  sin  and  sorrow  from  each  heart. 

Shall  then  for  ever  fly; 
Nor  shall  a  thought  that  we  must  part, 
Once  interrupt  our  joy. 
444 


AND   CIRCUMSTAirCES.  651,  652 

^-1  p.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 

'^^^»  The  same. 

1  TT'OR  a  season  call'd  to  part, 

Let  us  now  ourselves  commend, 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer  ! 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep  ! 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong, 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain : 
Give  us,  if  we  live,  ere  long 
In  thy  peace  to  meet  again. 

4  Then  if  thou  thy  help  afford, 

Ebenezers  shall  be  rear'd  ; 
And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lord 
Who  our  poor  petitions  heard. 

8.    FOR    THE   YOUNG    AND    THE  OLD. 

e,K9  (431)    c.  M. 

^«i>^«      Advantages  of  religion  in  youth. 

1  XJ  APP Y  is  he,  whose  early  years 

Receive  instruction  well ; 
Who  hates  the  sinner's  path,  and  fears 
The  road  that  leads  to  hell. 

2  'Tis  easier  work,  if  we  begin 

To  serve  the  Lord  betimes ;  _^u. 

While  sinners,  who  grow  old  in  sin,      4|fr 
Are  harden'd  by  their  crimes. 

3  It  saves  us  from  a  thousand  snares. 

To  mind  religion  young: 
With  joy  it  crowns  succeeding  years, 
And  makes  our  virtue  strong. 

4  To  thee,  almighty  God  !  to  thee 

Our  hearts  we  now  resign  : 
'Twill  please  us  to  look  back  and  see, 
That  our  whole  lives  were  thine ! 
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653,  654  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS 

5  Let  the  sweet  work  of  pray'r  and  praise 
Employ  our  daily  breath  : 
Thus  we're  preparM  for  future  days, 
Or  fit  for  early  death. 

^.«  (452)     L.   M. 

^^^*  A  call  to  the  young. 

1  JVOW,  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood. 

Remember  your  Creator,  God  : 
Behold,  the  months  come  hast'ning  on. 
When  you  shall  say,  "my  joys  are  gone.'^ 

2  God  from  on  high  beholds  your  thoughts  ; 
His  book  records  your  secret  faults : 
The  works  of  darkness  men  have  done. 
Must  all  appear  before  the  sun. 

3  Behold  the  aged  sinner  goes. 
Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woes, 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
With  bitt'rest  curses  on  his  head. 

4  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again  ; 
The  soul,  in  agonies  of  pain. 
Ascends  to  God,  not  there  to  dwell, 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  to  hell. 

5  God  of  the  young !  turn  off  their  eyes, 
From  earth's  alluring  vanities  ; 

And  let  the  warnings  of  thy  word 
Awake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord  ! 

Prayer  for  the  children  of  the  Church. 

1  T\EAR  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray, 

From  thy  secure  enclosure's  bound ; 
And,  lur'd  by  worldly  joys  away. 
Among  the  thoughtless  crowd  be  found  ; 

2  Remember  still  that  they  are  thine. 
That  thy  dear  sacred  name  they  bear, 
Think  that  the  seal  of  love  divine, — 
The  sign  of  cov'nant  grace  they  wear. 

3  In  all  their  erring,  sinful  years, 
Oh,  let  them  ne'er  forgotten  be  ; 

446 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  655,  656 

Remember  all  the  pray'rs  and  tears, 
Which  made  them  consecrate  to  thee. 
4  And  when  these  lips  no  more  can  pray, 
These  eyes  can  weep  for  them  no  more, 
Turn  thou  their  feet  from  folly's  way, 
The  wand'rers  to  thy  fold  restore. 

^-.  (233)     S.  M. 

\9*Mt3m      £^^  effects  of  neglected  education. 

1  "gEHOLD,  O  Israel's  God  ! 

From  thine  exalted  throne. 
And  view  the  dang'rous  state  of  those 
Thou  call'st  to  be  thy  own. 

2  The  children  of  thy  flock, 

By  early  cov'nant  thine. 
See  how  they  pour  their  bleeding  souls 
On  ev'ry  idol's  shrine! 

3  To  indolence  and  pride 

What  piteous  victims  made  ! 
Crush'd  in  their  parents'  fond  embrace, 
And  by  their  love  betray'd. 

4  By  pleasure's  polish'd  dart 

What  numbers  here  are  slain  ! 
What  numbers  there  for  slaughter  bound 
In  Mammon's  golden  chain  ! 

5  O  let  thine  arm  awake 

And  dash  the  idols  down  : 
O  call  the  captives  of  their  pow'r 
Thy  treasure  and  thy  crown. 

6  Thee  let  the  fathers  own, 

And  thee  the  sons  adore ; 
Join'd  to  the  Lord  by  solemn  vows, 
To  be  forgot  no  more ! 

^-^  C.  M. 

"^"*  Old  ^o-e— Isaiah  xh'i.  4. 

I    jVr^  flyi"g  years,  time  urges  on  ; 
What's  mortal  must  decay  ; 
447 


657  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

My  friends — my  youth's  companions  gone, 
Can  I  expect  to  stay  ? 

2  Can  I  exemption  plead,  when  death 

Projects  his  awful  dart  ? 
Can  med'cine  then  prolong  my  breath  ? 
Or  virtue  shield  my  heart  ? 

3  Oh  !  no — then  smooth,  O  Lord,  the  hour; 

On  thee  my  hope  depends  : 
Support  me  with  almighty  pow'r, 
While  dust  to  dust  descends. 

4  Then  shall  my  soul,  O  gracious  God ! 

(While  angels  guard  the  way,) 
With  rapture  haste  to  thine  abode, 
To  dwell  in  endless  day. 

5  Thro'  heaven,  howe'er  remote  the  bound, 

Thy  love  I'll  then  proclaim  : 
And  join  the  choir  of  saints  that  sound 
Their  great  Redeemer's  name. 

9.    PARENTS    AND     CHILDREN. 
C.    M. 

OST*      Parents^  Prayer  for  their  Children. —  0  that 
Ishmael  might  live  before  thee. — Gen.  xvii.  18. 


'nPHUS  did  the  pious  Abra'm  pray 

For  his  beloved  son  : 
Let  parents  in  the  present  day 
His  language  make  their  own. 

Tho'  they  with  God  in  cov'nant  be, 
And  have  their  heav'n  in  view; 

They  are  unhappy  till  they  see 
Their  children  happy  too. 

They  warn,  indulge,  correct,  beseech , 
While  tears  in  torrents  flow  ; 

And  'tis  beyond  the  pow'r  of  speech 
To  tell  the  griefs  they  know. 

448 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  658 

4  See  the  fond  father  clas^p  his  child  ; 

See!  how  his  mercies  move  : 
"[Shalt  thou,  my  offspring,  be  exilM 
From  God  my  Father's  love  ? 

5  Shall  cruel  spirits  drag  thee  down 

To  darkness  and  despair  ; 
Beneath  th'  Almighty's  angry  frown, 
To  dwell  for  ever  there  ? 

6  Kind  heaven,  the  dreadful  scene  forbid  ! 

Look  down,  dear  Lord,  and  bless  ; 
I'll  wrestle  hard,  as  Jacob  did — 
May  I  obtain  success !  " 

S.  M. 
058*     Prayer  for  infants ;  or,  children,  day  by  day, 
given  to  God, 

1  ^TJJ.REAT  God,  now  condescend 

To  bless  our  rising  race  ; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend 
To  thy  victorious  grace  ! 

2  O  what  a  vast  delight 

Their  happiness  to  see! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  Dear  Lord,  thy  Spirit  pour 

Upon  our  infant  seed  ; 
O  bring  the  long'd-for  happy  hour 
That  makes  them  thine  indeed. 

4  May  they  receive  thy  word^ 

Confess  the,Saviour's  name  ; 
Then  follow  their  despised  Lord 
Through  the  baptismal  stream. 

5  Thus  let  our  favor'd  race 

Surround  thy  sacred  board, 
There  to  adore  thy  sovereign  grace. 
And  sing  their  dying  Lord. 

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659,    660  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS 

H^Q  L.  M. 

ooif*      Prayer  of  parents  for  their  offspring. 

1  ]\0W,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

To  whom  we  for  our  children  cry ! 
The  good  desir'd  and  wanted  most, 
Out  of  thy  richest  grace  supply  ! 

2  Error  and  ignorance  remove, 

The  blindness  of  their  heart  and  mind ; 
Give  them  the  wisdom  from  above, 
Spotless,  and  peaceable,  and  kind. 

3  Answer  on  them  the  end  of  all 

Our  cares,  and  pains,  and  studies  here  \ 
On  them  recover'd  from  their  fall, 
Stamp'd  with  the  humble  character  ! 

4  Unite,  what  long  has  been  disjoin'd, 

Knowledge  and  vital  piety  ; 
Learning  and  holiness  combin'd, 
And  truth  and  love  let  all  men  see. 

5  Father,  accept  them  through  thy  Son, 

And  ever  by  thy  Spirit  guide  ! 
Thy  wisdom  in  their  lives  be  shown, 
Thy  name  confess'd  and  glorified. 

060.  P.  M.     8,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6. 

1  T  AND  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord  : 

But  first  obedient  to  thy  word 

I  must  myself  appear  : 
By  actions,  words,  and  tempers,  show 
That  I  my  heavenly  Master  know. 

And  serve  with  heart  sincere 

2  1  must  the  good  example  set 

To  those  that  on  my  pleasure  wait ; 

The  stumbling-block  remove  : 
Their  duty  by  my  life  explain. 
And  still  in  all  my  works  maintain 

The  dignity  of  love. 
450 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES. 

3  Easy  to  be  entreated,  mild, 
Quickly  appeas'd  and  reconcil'd, 

A  foll'wer  of  my  God  : 
A  saint  indeed  I  long  to  be, 
And  wish  to  lead  my  family 

In  the  celestial  road. 

4  A  sinner  sav'd  myself  from  sin, 
I  strive  my  family  to  win, 

That  they  may  be  forgiven  ; 
The  children,  Lord,  and  servants  bless, 
And  through  the  paths  of  righteousness 

Conduct  us  all  to  heaven. 

10.     COLLECTIONS. 

^^1*  Liberality. 

1  ^H,  what  stupendous  mercy  shines 

Around  the  majesty  of  heaven  ! 
Rebels  he  deigns  to  call  his  sons, 
Their  souls  renew'd,  their  sins  forgiven. 

2  Go,  imitate  the  grace  divine, — 
The  grace  that  blazes  like  a  sun  ; 

Hold  forth  your  fair,  though  feeble  light. 
Through  all  your  lives  let  mercy  run  ! 

3  Upon  your  bounty's  willing  wings 
Swift  let  the  great  salvation  fly  ; 
The  hungry  feed,  the  naked  clothe ; 
To  pain  and  sickness  help  apply. 

4  Pity  the  weeping  widow's  wo, 
And  be  her  counsellor  and  stay ; 
Adopt  the  fatherless,  and  smooth 
To  useful,  happy  life,  his  way. 

5  Let  age,  wtih  want  and  weakness  bow'd. 
Your  mercies  and  compassion  move  ; 
Let  e'en  your  enemies  be  bless'd, — 
Their  hatred  recompens'd  with  love. 

451 


661 


662,    663  PARTICUL,AR    OCCASIONS 

6  When  all  is  done,  renounce  your  deeds- 
Renounce  self-righteousness  with  scorn 
Thus  will  you  glorify  your  God, 
And  thus  the  Christain  name  adore. 

C.  M. 

662*  Providing  Bags  that  wax  not  old. 

Luke  xii.  33. 

1  XTES,  there  are  joys  that  cannot  die, 

With  God  laid  up  in  store  ; 
Treasures,  beyond  the  changing  sky, 
Brighter  than  golden  ore. 

2  The  seeds  which  piety  and  love 

Have  scatter'd  here  below. 
In  the  fair,  fertile  fields  above. 
To  ample  harvests  grow. 

3  The  mite  my  willing  hands  can  give^ 

At  Jesus'  feet  I  lay  : 
Grace  shall  the  humble  gift  receive, 
And  grace  at  large  repay. 

^^•^*  Liberality.— mg.  ii.  8. 

1  nnHE  gold  and  silver  are  the  Lord's^ 

And  ev'ry  blessing  earth  affords  ; 
All  come  from  his  propitious  hand. 
And  must  return  at  his  command. 

2  The  blessings  which  I  now  enjoy, 

I  must  for  Christ  and  souls  employ  ; 

For  if  I  use  them  as  my  own. 

My  Lord  will  soon  call  in  his  loan.. 

3  When  I  to  him  in  want  apply, 
He  never  does  my  suit  deny  ; 
And  shall  I  then  refuse  to  give. 
Since  I  so  much  from  him  receive  ? 

4  Shall  Jesus  leave  the  realms  of  day, 
And  clothe  himself  in  humble  clay  ? 
Shall  he  become  despis'd  and  poor. 
To  make  me  rich  for  ever  more  ? 

452 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  664,    665 

5  And  shall  I  wickedly  withhold 
To  give  my  silver  or  my  gold  ? 
To  aid  a  cause  my  soul  approves, 
And  save  the  sinners  Jesus  loves? 

6  Expand  my  heart — incline  me,  Lord, 
To  give  the  whole  I  can  afford  ; 
That  what  thy  bounty  rendered  mine, 
I  may  with  cheerful  hands  resign. 

'''^'**       Imitation  of  Christ  in  doing'  good. 

1  "l^HEN  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay, 

What  were  his  works  from  day  to  day, 
But  miracles  of  pow'r  and  grace 
Which  spread  salvation  thro'  our  race. 

2  Teach  us,  O  Lord !  to  keep  in  view 
Thy  pattern,  and  thy  steps  pursue  : 
Let  alms  bestow'd,  let  kindness  done^ 
Be  witness'd  by  each  rolling  sun. 

3  That  man  may  last,  but  never  lives. 
Who  much  receives,  but  nothing  gives  ; 
Whom  none  can  love,  whom  none  can  thank. 
Creation's  blot,  creation's  blank. 

4  But  he,  who  marks  from  day  to  day 
In  gen'rous  acts  his  radiant  way. 
Treads  the  same  path  the  Saviour  trod, 
The  path  to  glory  and  to  God. 

C.    M. 

005*  Relieving  Christ  in  his  Members. 

Matt.  XXV.  40. 

1  TESUS,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace  ! 

Thy  bounties  how  complete  ! 
How  shall  I  count  the  matchless  sum  ? 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt  ? 

2  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 

Dost  thou  exalted  shine  ; 
453 


666  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

What  can  povert}^  bestow, 

When  all  the  worlds  are  thine  ? 

3  But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below, 

The  partners  of  thy  grace  ; 
And  wilt  confess  their  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  may'st  be  cloth'd  and  fed, 

And  visited  and  cheer'd  ; 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
My  Saviour's  voice  is  heard. 

5  Thy  face,  with  rev'rence  and  with  love, 

We  in  thy  poor  would  see  ; 
O  let  us  rather  beg  our  bread 
Than  keep  it  back  from  thee. 

11.    SUNDAY   SCHOOLS. 

\9U\J»      2%g  Importance  of  Educating  Youth. 

1  TJLEST  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 

At  melting  pity's  call, 
And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  hands 
Like  heavenly  manna  fall. 

2  Mercy,  descending  from  above. 

In  softest  accents  pleads  ; 
O  !  may  each  tender  bosom  move 
When  mercy  intercedes. 

3  Be  ours  the  bliss  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutor'd  youth. 
And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

4  Children  our  kind  protection  claim. 

And  God  will  well  approve. 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name. 
And  their  Creator  love. 

5  Delightful  work  !  young  souls  to  win, 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
454 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  667,    668 

From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

6  Almighty  God!  thy  influence  shed 
To  aid  this  good  design  : 
The  honors  of  thy  name  be  spread. 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 

AA'y  L.    M. 

^^^*  The  same. 

CONGREGATION. 

1  l\r^W  let  our  hearts  conspire  to  raise 

A  chereful  anthem  to  ihy  praise  : 
Let  music,  sweet  as  incense,  rise 
With  grateful  odours  to  the  skies. 

CHILDREN. 

2  Teach  us  to  bow  before  thy  face, 
Nor  let  our  hearts  forget  thy  grace  ; 
When  lost  in  ignorance  we  lay. 

Thy  goodness  snatch'd  our  souls  away. 

CONGREGATION. 

3  O  what  a  numerous  race  we  see. 
In  ignorance  and  misery  ! 
Shall  they  continue  still  to  lie 
In  ignorance  and  misery? 

CHILDREN. 

4  Give,  Lord,  each  liberal  soul  to  prove 
The  joys  of  thine  exhaustless  love  ; 
May  we  the  sacred  scriptures  know. 
And  like  the  blessed  Jesus  grow. 

CONGREGATION, 

5  We  feel  a  sympathizing  heart; 
Lord,  'tis  a  pleasure  to  impart; 
Hear  thou  our  cry,  and  pitying  see, 
O  let  these  children  live  to  thee. 

^^^*  Sunday  School. 

CONGREGATION. 

1   I'ZJ.REAT  God,  accept  our  songs  of  praise, 
Which  we  would  to  thy  honor  raise, 
455 


669  PARTICULAR     OCCASIONS 

Bless  our  attempts  to  spread  abroad 
The  knowledge  of  our  Saviour  God. 

CHILDREN. 

2  Next  to  our  God,  our  thanks  are  due 
To  those  who  did  compassion  show, 
In  kindly  pointing  out  the  road, 
That  leads  to  Christ,  the  way  to  God. 

CONGREGATION. 

3  We  claim  no  merit  of  our  own  ; 
Great  God,  the  work  is  thine  alone  ! 
Thou  didst  at  first  our  hearts  incline 
To  carry  on  this  great  design. 

CHILDREN. 

4  Now  we  are  taught  to  read  and  pray, 
To  hear  God's  word,  to  keep  his  day, 
Lord,  here  accept  the  thanks  we  bring — 
Our  infant  tongues  thy  praise  would  sing. 

CONGREGATION. 

5  With  those  dear  children  we'll  unite ; 
Their  songs  inspire  us  with  delight ; 
Lord,  w^hile  on  earth  we  sing  thy  love. 
May  angels  join  the  notes  above. 

CHILDREN. 

6  Great  God,  our  benefactors  bless, 

CONGREGATION. 

And  crown  thy  work  with  great  success ; 

BOTH. 

O  may  we  may  meet  around  thy  throne. 
To  sing  thy  praise  in  strains  unknown. 

^^^*  Sunday  School. 

CONGREGATION. 

1   f\  WHAT  a  pleasure  'tis  to  see 
Christians  in  harmony  agree. 
To  teach  the  rising  race  to  know 
They're  born  in  sin,  expos'd  to  wo! 
456 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  670 


CHILDREN. 

2  O  what  a  privilege  is  this, 
That  we  obtain  so  rich  a  grace  ! 
We're  taught  the  path  to  endless  day — 
We're  taught  to  read,  to  sing,  and  pray. 

CHORUS. 

To  God  let  highest  praise  be  giv'n ; 
Hark  !  how  the  echo  sounds  from  heaven  : 
Come,  let  us  with  the  angels  join — 
Glory  to  God,  good  Avill  to  men. 

CONGREGATION. 

3  Lord,  thou  hast  said,  in  sacred  page, 
That  children  are  thy  heritage  : 
Accept  them,  bless  them  with  thy  grace. 
Till  they  above  behold  thy  face. 

CHILDREN. 

4  Let  blessings  in  abundance  flow 
On  all  around  us  here  below  ; 
May  we  our  benefactors  meet. 
Around  Jehovah's  blissful  seat. 

CHORUS. 

To  God,  let  highest  praise  be  giv'n, 
Hark  !  how,  &c. 

^'"*  Sunday  School, 

BOYS. 

1  i^NCE  more  we  keep  the  sacrod  day, 

That  saw  the  Saviour  rise ; 
Once  more  we  tune  our  infant  song 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 

GIRLS. 

2  What  numbers  vainly  spend  these  hours, 

That  are  to  Jesus  due  ! 
Children  and  parents,  how  they  live ! 
And  how  they  perish  too ! 

457  9M 


671  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

BOYS. 

3  But  we,  a  happier  few,  are  taught 

The  ways  of  heavenly  truth : 
We  hail  once  more  the  plan  of  love 
That  pities  wand'ring  youth. 

GIRLS. 

4  Our  foolish  hearts  are  prone  to  err  ; 

Too  oft  we  find  it  so ; 
O  may  the  God  of  grace  forgive. 
And  better  hearts  bestow. 

BOYS. 

5  Teach  us  the  way,  while  here  we  learn 

To  read  thy  holy  word  ; 
Bless  all  the  kind  instructions  giv'n, 
And  make  us  thine,  O  Lord. 

BOTH. 

6  Praise  to  our  God,  and  thanks  to  those 

Who  thus  our  souls  befriend ; 
While  the  rich  benefit  we  reap, 
On  them  thy  blessings  send. 

^'*'  Sunday  School. 

BOYS. 

1  T  ORD,  in  the  days  of  youth 

May  we  in  grace  improve  ; 
And  learn  the  word  of  sacred  truth, 
The  Saviour's  dying  love  ! 

GIRLS. 

2  Our  moments  haste  away. 
With  ev'ry  heaving  breath  ; 

And  swiftly  hastens  on  the  day, 
When  we  must  sink  in  death. 

BOYS. 

3  While  some  are  never  taught 
The  way  of  God  with  care ; 

We  bless  the  Lord  that  we  are  brought 
To  this  thine  house  of  pray'r. 

458 


AND  CIRCUMSTANCES.  672 


GIRLS. 


4  Lord  give  us  ears  to  hear, 
And  hearts  to  understand  ;j 

In  trouble  may  we  find  thee  near — 
A  Saviour  close  at  hand  ! 

BOYS. 

5  Through  life's  dark  rugged  road, 
Thus  far  we're  kept  by  thee  : 

May  heaven  at  last  be  our  abode. 
Thy  glory  there  to  see. 

GIRLS. 

6  Blest  be  our  God,  who  lives, 
And  reigns  with  boundless  sway ; 

Richly  our  benefactor  gives  : 
We'll  praise  him  all  the  day. 

BOTH. 

7  Beyond  the  azure  sky. 

We'll  praise  thee  more  and  more ; 
And  through  a  long  eternity, 
A  God  in  Christ  adore. 

12.    SICKNESS  AND  RECOVERY. 

\9§  ^»  Hope  in  Sickness. 

1  T  ORD  !  I  am  pain'd ;  but  I  resign 
-*^  My  body  to  thy  will ; 

'Tis  grace,  'tis  wisdom  all  divine 
Appoints  the  pains  I  feel. 

2  Dark  are  the  ways  of  providence. 

When  those  who  love  thee  groan  : 
Thy  reasons  lie  conceal'd  from  sense, 
Mysterious  and  unknown. 

3  Yet  nature  may  have  leave  to  speak. 

And  plead  before  her  God, 
Lest  the  o'erburden'd  heart  should  break 
Beneath  their  heavy  rod. 

4  The  mournful  groans  and  flowing  tears, 

Give  my  poor  spirit  ease  ; 
459 


673,  674  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS 

While  every  groan  my  Father  hears, 
And  every  tear  he  sees. 

5  Is  not  some  smiling  hour  at  hand. 
With  peace  upon  its  wings  ! 
Give  it,  O  God  !   thy  swift  command. 
With  all  the  joys  it  brings  ! 

673.  L.  M. 

Life  and  Death  in  the  Hands  of  God. — 1  Sam.  ii.  6. 
Job  xiv.  5,  6.— Ps.  xc.  3.— Rev.  i.  18. 

1  "^M^HEN  mortal  man  resigns  his  breath, 

'Tis  God  directs  the  shafts  of  death; 
Casual  howe'er  the  stroke  appear, 
He  sends  the  fatal  messenger  : 

2  The  keys  are  in  that  hand  divine  ; 
That  hand  must  first  the  warrant  sign, 
And  arm  the  death,  and  wing  the  dart. 
Which  speeds  his  message  to  our  heart. 

3  Who  first  inspir'd  the  breath  of  lives. 
The  living  kills,  the  dead  revives. 
Brings  to  the  margin  of  the  grave. 

And  shows  us  thence  his  power  to  save : 

4  From  hence  if  thou  my  body  raise, 
V\\  publish  my  Restorer's  praise, 
My  life  at  thy  dear  hands  receive. 
And  only  for  thy  glory  live. 


1   ^^OD  of  my  life,  look  gently  down. 
^^    Behold  the  pains  I  feel  ; 


C.  M. 

074r»     ^^^^  ^<J^  devotion;  or,  pleading  without 
repining 

;ently  down, 
pains  " 
But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne, 
Nor  dare  dispute  thy  will. 

Diseases  are  thy  servants,  Lord, 
They  come  at  thy  command  ; 

I'll  not  attempt  a  murmuring  word 
Against  thy  chastening  hand. 
460 


AND  CIRCUMSTANCES.  675 

3  Yet  I  may  plead  with  humble  cries, 

Remove  thy  sharp  rebukes  ; 
My  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies 
Through  thy  repeated  strokes. 

4  Crush'd  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hand, 

We  moulder  to  the  dust ; 
Our  feeble  powers  can  ne'er  withstand, 
And  all  our  beauty's  lost. 

5  I'm  but  a  sojourner  below. 

As  all  my  fathers  were. 
May  I  be  well  prepared  to  go 
When  I  the  summons  hear. 

6  But  if  my  life  be  spar'd  a  while 

Before  my  last  remove, 
Thy  praise  shall  be  my  business  still. 
And  I'll  declare  thy  love. 

^-  S.  M. 

"  •  **•  Sick  bed  reflections. 

1  TUST  o'er  the  grave  I  hung — 

No  pardon  met  my  eyes, 
As  blessings  never  greet  the  slain, 
And  hope  shall  never  rise. 

2  Sweet  mercy  to  my  soul 
Reveal'd  no  charming  ray  ; 

Before  me  rose  a  long — dark  night, 
With  no  succeeding  day. 

3  Then — Oh,  how  vain  appear'd 
The  joys  beneath  the  sky  ! 

Like  visions  past — like  flow'rs  that  blow 
When  wint'ry  storms  are  nigh. 

4  How  mourn'd  my  sinking  soul 
The  Sabbath's  hours  divine, 

The  day  of  grace,  that  precious  day, 
Consum'd  in  sense  and  sin. 

5  The  work — the  mighty  work 
Of  life,  so  long  delay 'd — 

461  M* 


676,  677  PARTICULAR  OCCASIONS 


Repentance  yet  to  be  begun 
Upon  a  dying  bed. 

670,  C.  M. 

1  9^T^IS  hard,  from  those  we  love,  to  go, 

Who  weep  beside  our  bed, 
Whose  tears  bedew  our  burning  brow> 
Wliose  arm  supports  our  head : 

2  When  fading  from  the  dizzy  view, 

I  sought  their  forms  in  vain  ; 
The  bitterness  of  death  I  knew, 
And  groan'd  to  live  again. 

3  'Tis  dreadful  when  th'  a<?cuser's  pow'r 

Assails  the  sinking  heart, 

Recalling  ev'ry  wasted  hour. 

And  each  unworthy  part. 

4  Yet,  Jesus  in  that  mortal  fray, 

Thy  blessed  comfort  stole. 
Like  sunshine  in  an  autumn  day. 
Across  my  darkened  soul. 

5  When  soon,  or  late,  this  feeble  breath 

No  more  to  thee  can  pray. 
Support  me  thro'  the  vale  of  death. 
And  in  the  darksome  way. 

6  When  cloth'd  in  fleshly  weeds  again, 

1  wait  thy  dread  decree ; 
Judge  of  the  world,  remember  then 
That  thou  hast  died  for  me. 

,^  (437)    C.  M. 

"  ■  '  •  God  our  help  in  trouble. 

I   IM^Y  soul,  the  awful  hour  will  come, 
Apace  it  passeth  on. 
To  bear  this  body  to  the  tomb. 
And  thee  to  scenes  unknown. 
462 


AND  CIRCUMSTANCES. 


678 


2  My  heart  long  labVing  with  its  woes, 

Shall  pant  and  sink  away  ; 
And  you,  my  eye  lids,  soon  shall  close 
On  the  last  glijnm'ring  ray. 

3  Whence  in  that  hour  shall  I  receive 

A  cordial  for  my  pain, 
When,  if  earth's  monarchs  were  our  friends. 
Those  friends  would  weep  in  vain  ? 

4  Great  King  of  nature  and  of  grace  ! 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies. 
And  opens  all  its  deep  distress 
Before  thy  pitying  eyes. 

5  All  its  desires  to  thee  are  known, 

And  ev'ry  secret  fear ; 
The  meaning  of  each  broken  groan 
Well  notic'd  by  thine  ear. 

6  0  fix  me  by  that  mighty  poAv'r, 

Which  to  such  lov^e  belongs, 
Where  darkness  veils  the  eyes  no  more,. 
And  groans  are  chang'd  to  songs. 

ftryo  (^^33)     P.  M.     8,  8,  S,  8. 

D  i  ©•  Qji  recovering  from  disease. 

1  XXOW  vast  is  the  tribute  I  owe 

Of  gratitude,  homage,  and  praise ; 
The  giver  of  all  I  possess. 

The  life  and  the  length  of  my  davs  I 

2  The  sorrows  I  boded  were  come, 

I  pour'd  out  my  sighs  and  my  tears; 
To  him,  who  alone  can  relieve, 

My  soul  breath'd  her  vows  and  her  prayVs. 

3  My  heart  throbb'd  with  pain  and  alarm. 

When  paleness  my  cheek  overspread, 
When  sickness  pervaded  my  frame  ; — 
Then  my  soul  on  my  Maker  was  staid. 

4  When  death's  awful  image  was  nigh, 

No  mortal  was  able  to  save  ; 
463 


679  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

Thou  brigliten'st  the  valley  of  death, 
Illumin'st  the  gloom  of  the  grave. 

5  In  mercy  thy  presence  dispels 

The  shades  of  calamity's  night, 
And  turns  the  sad  scene  of  despair 
To  a  morn  of  joy  and  delight. 

6  Great  source  of  my  comforts  restor'd  ! 

Thou  healer  and  balm  of  my  woes  ! 
Thou  hope  and  desire  of  my  soul ! 
On  mercy  I'll  ever  repose. 

7  How  boundless  the  gratitude  due 

To  thee,  O  thou  God  of  my  praise  ! 
The  fountain  of  all  I  possess, 

The  life  and  the  light  of  my  days  i 

^^^  (439)     L.  M. 

"*^'  The  frailty  of  man. 

1  "Jj^IRM  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright, 

And  I  presumd  'twould  ne'er  be  night ; 
Fondly  I  said  within  my  heart, 
Pleasure  and  peace  shall  ne'er  depart. 

2  But  I  forgot  thine  arm  was  strong. 
Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  long  ; 
And  when  thy  face  was  turn'd  aside. 
My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  died. 

3  Hear  me,  O  God  of  grace  I  said. 
And  raise  me  from  among  the  dead  : 
Thy  word  rebuk'd  the  pains  I  felt ; 
Thy  pard'ning  love  remov'd  ray  guilt. 

4  T  will  extol  thee.  Lord,  on  high  : 
At  thy  command  diseases  fly  : 
Who  but  a  God  can  speak  and  save 
From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave  ? 

5  Thine  anger  but  a  moment  stays ; 
Thy  love  is  life  and  length  of  days : 

464 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  680,"  681 

Though  grief  and  tears  the  night  employ, 
The  morning-star  restores  the  joy. 

UOW*      Qq^  delivercth  his  saints  from  affliction. 

1  ¥   LOVE  the  Lord;  he  heard  ray  cries, 

And  pity'd  every  groan : 
Long  as  I  live,  when  troubles  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2  I  love  the  Lord ;  he  bow'd  his  ear, 

And  chas'd  my  griefs  away  : 
O  let  my  heart  no  more  despair, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray  1 

3  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thine  house. 

My  offering  shall  be  paid  ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

4  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distrest ; 

He  bade  my  pains  remove  : 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God,  thy  rest; 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 

^^^*  John\v.S6. 

1  T  IFT  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light, 

Behold  the  fielos  already  white  ! 
The  glorious  harvest  now  is  come  ; 
See  ransom'd  sinners  flocking  home. 

2  Mov'd  by  the  Spirit's  softest  wind, 
Their  hearts  are  all  as  one  inclin'd ; 
Their  former  sins  and  follies  mourn  ; 
They  bow,  and  to  their  God  return. 

3  Improve  the  harvest  fleeting  fast, 
Ere  yet  the  shining  season  past. 
When  all  the  work  of  life  shall  end. 
The  last — the  long  dark  night  descend. 

465 


682,    683  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

Oc3^«  Sickness  and  Recovery. 

1  1\TY  God,  thy  service  well  demands 

The  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Why  was  this  fleeting  breath  renew'd, 
But  to  renew  thy  praise  ? 

2  Thine  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Did  this  weak  frame  sustain  ; 
When  life  was  hov'ring  o'er  the  grave. 
And  nature  sunk  with  pain. 

3  Thou,  when  the  pains  of  death  were  felt, 

Didst  chase  the  fears  of  hell ; 
And  teach  my  pale  and  quiv'ring  lips 
Thy  matchless  grace  to  tell. 

4  Calmly  I  bow'd  my  fainting  head 

On  thy  dear  faithful  breast ; 
Pleas'd  to  obey  my  Father's  call 
To  his  eternal  rest. 

5  Into  thy  hands,  my  Saviour  God, 

Did  I  ray  soul  resign  : 
In  firm  dependence  on  that  truth. 
Which  made  salvation  mine. 

6  Back  from  the  borders  of  the  grave, 

At  thy  command  I  come  : 
Nor  will  I  urge  a  speedier  flight. 
To  my  celestial  home. 

C.  M. 
083*     Affliction,  or  Meditation  on  God's  Love. 
Ps.  civ.  34. 

1  "^^HEN  languor  and  disease  invade 

This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pains. 
And  long  to  fly  away. 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 

The  whispers  of  his  love  ; 
Sweet  to  look  upward  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above. 
466 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  684 

3  Sweet  to  look  back,  and  see  my  name 

In  life's  fair  book  set  down  ; 
Sweet  to  look  forward  and  behold 
Eternal  joys  my  own. 

4  Sweet  to  reflect  how  grace  divine 

My  sins  on  Jesus  laid  ; 
Sweet  to  remember  that  his  blood 
My  debt  of  suff'ring  paid. 

5  Sweet  in  his  righteousness  to  stand, 

Which  saves  from  second  death  ; 
Sweet  to  experience,  day  by  day, 
His  spirit's  quick'ning  breath. 

6  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  streams, 

What  must  the  fountain  be. 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Immediately  from  thee  ! 

P^  -  P.  M.     8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 

00^«      g^^^i  Affliction. — A  Song  in  a  Storm. 

1  TN  the  floods  of  tribulation. 

While  the  billows  o'er  me  roll, 
Jesus  whispers  consolation. 

And  supports  my  fainting  soul : 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  Praise  the  Lord. 

2  Thus  the  lion  yields  me  honey, 

From  the  eater  food  is  given, 
Strengthen'd  thus  I  still  press  forward, 

Singing  as  I  wade  to  heaven, — 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction. 
And  my  sins  are  all  forgiv'n. 

3  Floods  of  tribulation  heighten, 

Billows  still  around  me  roar, 
Those  that  know  not  Christ — ye  frighten, 

But  my  soul  defies  your  power  : 
Hallelujah,  &c. 
467 


685  PARTICULAR    OCCASIONS 

4  In  the  sacred  page  recorded 

Thus  his  word  securely  stands; 
*Fear  not,  I'm  in  trouble  near  thee, 

Naught  shall  pluck  you  from  my  hands,' 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction, 
Every  word  my  love  demands. 

5  All  I  meet  I  find  assists  me 

In  my  path  to  heavenly  joy. 
Where,  though  trials  now  attend  me, 
Trials  never  more  annoy : 
Hallelujah,  &c. 

6  Bless'd  there  with  a  weight  of  glory, 

Still  the  path  I'll  ne'er  forget. 
But,  exulting,  cry,  it  led  me 

To  my  blessed  Saviour's  seat — 
Sweet  affliction,  sweet  affliction. 
Which  has  brought  to  Jesus'  feet. 

13.    PUBLIC   AND   NATIONAL  BLESSINGS  AND 
AFFLICTIONS. 

^  (412)     L.  M. 

"®^«  Thanksgiving. 

1  "p RAISE,  happy  land!  Jehovah's  name; 

His  goodness,  and  thy  bliss  proclaim: 
For  thee  each  blessing  largely  flows. 
That  freedom's  lib'ral  hand  bestows. 

2  Thy  children  are  secure  and  blest; 
Thy  shores  have  peace,  thy  cities  rest; 
He  feeds  thy  sons  with  finest  wheat. 
And  adds  his  blessing  to  their  meat. 

3  Thy  changing  seasons  he  ordains. 
Thine  early  and  thy  latter  rains ; 

His  flakes  of  snow  like  wool  he  sends, 
And  well  the  springing  corn  defends. 

4  But  he  hath  nobler  works  and  ways 
To  call  his  people  to  his  praise : 

To  all  our  land  his  laws  are  shown ; 
His  gospel's  through  the  nation  known. 
468 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  686,  687 

000«  National  security  from  God. 

1  TN  vain  opposing  nations  rage, 

If  God  with  us  abide  : 
One  word  of  his  dissolves  their  strength, 
And  humbles  all  their  pride. 

2  His  wisdom  sees  correction  meet ; 

He  gives  the  dread  command, 
And  war  its  desolation  spreads 
Through  every  trembling  land. 

3  His  purpose  wrought,  again  he  speaks, 

And  desolations  cease  ; 
War's  loud  alarms  are  heard  no  more, 
And  all  the  world  is  peace. 

4  Mortals,  adore  his  sov'reign  pow'r. 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  red  : 
Through  all  your  various  tribes  be  still, 
And  know  that  he  is  God. 

687  S.  M. 

^^  *  •  In  time  of  war. 

l|TjJ.OD,  to  correct  the  world. 
In  wrath  is  slow  to  rise; 
But  comes  at  length,  in  thunder  cloth'd, 
And  darkness  veils  the  skies. 

2  His  banners,  lifted  high. 

The  nations'  God  declare. 
And,  stain'd  with  blood,  Avith  terrors  mark'd. 
Spread  wonder  and  despair. 

3  All  earthly  pomp  and  pride 

Are  in  his  presence  lost; 
Empires  o'erturn'd,  thrones,  sceptres,  crowns. 
In  wild  confusion  tost. 

4  While  war  and  wo  prevail. 

And  desolation  wide  ; 
In  God,  the  sov'reign  Lord  of  all. 
The  righteous  still  confide. 

469  3N 


688  PARTICULAR   OCCASIONS 

5  Mysterious  is  the  course 

Of  his  tremendous  way  , 
His  path  is  in  the  trackless  winds, 
And  in  the  foaming  sea. 

6  Yet,  though  now  wrapt  in  clouds. 

And  from  our  view  conceal'd. 
The  righteous  Judge  will  soon  appear, 
In  majesty  reveal'd  ! 

7  He'll  curb  the  lawless  pow'r. 

The  deadly  wrath  of  man  ; 
And  all  the  windings  will  unfold 
Of  his  own  gracious  plan. 

8  The  sons  of  tyranny 

In  ruin  shall  be  hurl'd  ; 
And  light,  and  liberty,  and  bliss, 
Embrace  the  new-born  world. 

«ja^  L.  M. 

^^^*  In  time  of  war.— Ps.  xlvi. 

1  ON  Thee,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies, 

On  thee  our  steadfast  hope  relies  ; 
When  hostile  powers  against  us  join. 
What  aid  so  present.  Lord,  as  thine  ? 

2  By  thee  secur'd,  no  fears  we  own. 
Though  earth,  convuls'd,  beneath  us  groan, 
Though  tempest  o'er  her  surface  sweep. 
And  whirl  her  hills  into  the  deep  ; — 

3  Though,  arm'd  with  rage,  before  our  eyes 
That  deep  in  all  its  horrors  rise. 
While,  as  the  tumult  spreads  around. 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  sound. 

4  Behold  fair  Sion's  blest  retreat, 
Where  God  has  fixt  his  awful  seat ; 
Whsoe  walls  to  heaven's  almighty  Lord 
His  chosen  residence  afford. 

5  God,  ever  watchful,  ever  nigh, 

Bids  storms  around  her  harmless  fly  ; 
470 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  689,  690 

His  early  care  each  foe  withstands, 
And  backward  turns  the  yielding  bands. 

OCJlf  .  Prayer  for  Peace. 

1  TITHILE  Justice  waves  her  vengeful  hand 

Tremendous  o'er  a  guilty  land. 
Almighty  God,  thy  awful  pow'r 
With  fear  and  trembling  we  adore. 

2  Where  shall  we  fly  but  to  thy  feet  ? 
Our  only  refuge  is  thy  seat  ? 

Thy  seat  where  potent  mercy  pleads, 
And  holds  thy  thunder  from  our  heads. 

3  While  peace  and  plenty  blest  our  days, 
Where  was  the  tribute  of  our  praise  ? 
Ungrateful  race!  how  have  we  spent 
The  blessings  which  thy  goodness  lent! 

4  Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye  ; 
Though  loud  our  crimes  for  vengeance  cry, 
Let  mercy's  louder  voice  prevail. 

Nor  thy  long-suffering  patience  fail. 

5  Encourag'd  by  thy  sacred  word, 
May  we  not  plead  thy  promise.  Lord  ; 
That  when  an  humble  nation  mourns, 
Thy  rising  wrath  to  pity  turns  ? 

6  O  let  thy  sov'reign  grace  impart 
Contrition  to  each  rocky  heart ; 
And  bid  sincere  repentance  flow, 
In  general,  undissembled  wo. 

7  Fair  smiling  peace  again  restore  ; 
With  plenty  bless  the  pining  poor  : 
And  may  a  happy,  thankful  land. 
Obedient  own  thy  guardian  hand. 

Ol^U.      Praijer  for  Peace.— Xmos  iii.  1—6. 

1   TITHILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord, 
We  view  the  terrors  of  thy  sword, 
471 


691  PARTICUI.AR  OCCASIONS 

O  whither  shall  the  helpless  fly? 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry? 

2  The  helpless  sinner's  cries  and  tears 
Are  grown  familiar  to  thine  ears : 
Oft  has  thy  mercy  sent  relief, 
When  all  was  fear  and  hopeless  grief. 

3  On  thee  our  guardian  God  we  call — 
Before  thy  throne  of  grace  we  fall; 
And  is  there  no  deliverance  there? 
And  must  we  perish  in  despair? 

4  See  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn — 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn  ! 

O  spare  our  guilty  country — spare 

The  church  which  thou  hast  planted  here. 

5  We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God  ; 
We  plead  thy  Son's  atoning  blood; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises, — 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas? 

6  These  pleas,  presented  at  thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand  blessings  down, 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  wo  : 

Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

AQl  ^-  ^• 

1  ^f^^)  gracious  God  before  thy  throne  ; 

Thy  mourning  people  bend  ! 
'Tis  on  thy  sovereign  grace  alone 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments  from  thy  hand 

Thy  dreadful  power  display  ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

3  Great  God,  and  is  Columbia  spar'd, 

Ungrateful  as  we  are  ! 
O  make  thy  awful  warnings  heard. 
While  mercy  cries,  ^Forbear.' 

472 


AND   CIRCUMSTANCES.  69^ 

4  What  land  so  favor'd  of  the  skies, 

As  these  apostate  States  ! 
Our  num'rous  crimes  increasing  rise, 
Yet  still  thy  vengeance  waits. 

5  How  chang'd,  alas!  are  truths  divine 

For  error,  guilt,  and  shame  ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian's  name  ! 

Regardless  of  thy  smile  or  frown. 

Their  pleasures  they  require  ; 
And  sink  with  gay  indifference  down 

To  everlasting  fire. 

7  0  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 
By  thy  unbounded  grace  ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word. 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face. 

S  Then  should  insulting  foes  invade, 
We  shall  not  sink  in  fear ; 
Secure  of  never-failing  aid. 
If  God,  our  God  is  near. 

\9*fA*  Confession  and  Prayer. 

1  f|H  may  the  power  which  melts  the  rock 

Be  felt  by  all  assembled  here  ! 
Or  else  our  service  will  but  mock 
The  God  whom  we  profess  to  fear  \ 

2  Lord,  while  thy  judgments  shake  the  land 

Thy  people's  eyes  are  fix'd  on  thee  ! 
We  own  thy  just  uplifted  hand, 

Which  thousands  cannot,  will  not  see. 

3  How  long  bast  thou  bestow'd  thy  care 

On  this  indulg'd,  ungrateful  spot ; 
While  other  nations  far  and  near, 
Have  envy'd  and  admir'd  our  lot. 

4  Here  peace  and  liberty  have  dwelt, 

The  glorious  gospel  brightly  shone  : 
473  2  N  * 


PARTICULAR    OCCASIOKS 

And  oft  our  enemies  have  felt 

That  God  has  made  our  cause  his  own. 

5  But  ah  !  both  heaven  and  earth  have  heard 

Our  vile  requital  of  his  love ! 
We,  whom  like  children  he  has  rear'd, 

Rebels  against  his  goodness  prove. 

6  His  grace  despised,  his  power  defy'd, 

And  legions  of  the  blackest  crimes, 
Profaneness,  riot,  lust,  and  pride, 

Are  signs  that  mark  the  present  times. 

7  The  Lord  displeas'd  has  rais'd  his  rod  ; 

Ah,  where  are  now  the  faithful  few 
Who  tremble  for  the  ark  of  God, 
And  know  what  Israel  ought  to  do  ? 

8  Lord,  hear  thy  people  every  where, 

Wlio  meet  to  mourn,  confess  and  pray ; 
The  nation  and  thy  churches  spare, 
And  let  thy  wrath  be  turn'd  away. 

BQQ  (427)     P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 

Oefo«  Praise  for  deliverance  and  peace. 

1  "OEACE  !  the  welcome  sound  proclaim  ; 

Dwell  with  rapture  on  the  theme; 
Loud,  still  louder  swell  the  strain  : 
Peace  on  earth  !  good- will  to  men  ! 

2  Breezes!  whisp'ring  soft  and  low, 
Gently  murmur  as  ye  blow. 
Now,  when  war  and  discord  cease, 
Praises  to  the  God  of  peace. 

3  Ocean's  billows  far  and  wide, 
Rolling  in  majestic  pride ! 

Loud,  still  louder  swell  the  strain  : 
Peace  on  earth  !  good-will  to  men  ! 

4  Vocal  songsters  of  the  grove  ! 
Sweetly  chant  in  notes  of  love, 
Now  when  war  and  discord  cease, 
Praises  to  the  God  of  peace. 

474 


AND    CIRCUMSTANCES.  694,  695 

5  Mortals,  who  these  blessings  feel ! 
Christians,  who  before  him  kneel ! 
Loud  still  louder  swell  the  strain  : 
Peace  on  earth,  good-will  to  men  ! 

4.   FOR  THE  PRESIDENT,   CONGRESS,   MAGIS- 
TRATES,  &C. 

L.  M. 

C94:«      Prayer  for  the  President,  Congress, 

Magistrates,  &jc. 

1  /2J_REAT  Lord  of  all,  thj  matchless  power 

Archangels  in  the  heavens  adore  ; 
With  them  our  Sov'reign  thee  we  own, 
And  bow  the  knee  before  thy  throne. 

2  Let  dove-ey'd  peace  with  odour'd  wing, 
On  us  her  grateful  blessings  fling  ; 
Freedom  spread  beauteous  as  the  morn, 
And  plenty  fill  her  ample  horn. 

3  Pour  on  our  Chief  thy  mercies  down. 
His  days  with  heavenly  wisdom  crown  ; 
Resolve  his  heart,  where'er  he  goes, 
*To  launch  the  stream  that  duty  shows.' 

4  Over  our  Capitol  diffuse. 

From  hills  divine,  thy  welcome  dews. 
While  Congress,  in  one  patriot  band. 
Prove  the  firm  fortress  of  our  land. 

5  Our  Magistrates  with  grace  sustain. 
Nor  let  them  bear  the  sword  in  vain  ; 
Long  as  they  fill  their  awful  seat. 

Be  vice  seen  dying  at  their  ieet. 

6  For  ever  from  the  western  sky, 
Bid  the  '  destroying  angel'  fly  ! 

With  grateful  songs  our  hearts  inspire. 
And  round  us  blaze  a  wall  of  fire. 

(350)     L.  M. 
695*     Religious  toleration  ought  to  be  defended  by  our 

rulers. 
1     A  BSURD  and  vain  attempt !  to  bind 

With  iron  chains  the  free-born  mind, 
475 


696 


DEATH. 


To  force  conviction,  and  reclaim 
The  wand'ring  by  destructive  flame. 

2  Bold  arrogance  !  to  snatch  from  heaven 
Dominion  not  to  mortals  giv'n  ; 

O'er  conscience  to  usurp  the  throne^ 
Accountable  to  God  alone. 

3  Jesus  !  thy  gentle  law  of  love 
Does  no  such  cruelties  approve  ; 
Mild  as  thyself,  thy  doctrine  wields 
No  arras  but  what  persuasion  yields. 

4  By  proofs  divine,  and  reason  strong, 
It  draws  the  willing  soul  along  ; 
And  conquests  to  thy  church  acquires 
By  eloquence  which  heav'n  inspires. 

5  0  happy,  who  are  thus  compell'd 
To  the  rich  feast,  by  Jesus  held  ! 
May  we  this  blessing  know,  and  prize 
The  light  which  liberty  supplies. 


DEATH. 

1.   DEATH   IN   GENERAL. 

"^"*  1  Sam.  XV.  3-2. 

^"^HEN,  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life, 
My  trembling  soul  shall  stand. 
Waiting  to  pass  death's  awful  flood. 
Great  God,  at  thy  command  ! 

When  weeping  friends  surround  my  bed, 
And  close  my  sightless  eyes ; 

When  shatter'd  by  the  weight  of  years 
This  broken  body  lies  : 

When  ev'ry  long-lovM  scene  of  life 
Stands  ready  to  depart; 
47G 


DEATH. 


697 


When  the  last  sio;h  that  shakes  the  fraiTie 
Shall  rend  this  bursting  heart: 

4  O,  thou  great  Source  of  joy  supreme, 

Whose  arm  alone  can  save, 
Dispel  the  darkness  that  surrounds 
The  entrance  to  the  grave! 

5  Lay  thy  supporting  gentle  hand 

Beneath  my  sinking  head; 
And,  with  a  ray  of  love  divine, 
Illume  my  dying  bed  ! 

6  Leaning  on  thy  dear  faithful  breast, 

May  I  resign  my  brenth  ! 
And,  in  thy  fond  embrac3S,  lose 
"The  bitterness  of  death!  " 

L    M 

^^^«      The  living  know,  c^r.— Eccl.  ix.  5. 

1  "WHERE  are  the  dead?— In  heav'n  or  hell 

Their  disembodied  spirits  dwell; 
Their  perish'd  forms  in  bonds  of  clay, 
Reserv'd  until  the  judgment  day. 

2  Who  are  the  dead  ?  the  sons  of  time 
In  ev'ry  age,  and  state,  and  clime  ; 
Renown'd,  dishonor'd  or  forgot, 

The  place  that  knew  them  knows  them  not. 

3  Where  are  the  living? — On  the  ground 
Where  pray'r  is  heard  and  mercy  found  ; 
Where,  in  the  compass  of  a  span. 

The  mortal  makes  th'  immortal  man. 

4  Who  are  the  living? — They  whose  breath 
Draws  every  moment  nigh  to  death  ; 

Of  endless  bliss  or  wo  the  heirs  : 
Oh,  what  an  awful  lot  is  theirs  ! 

5  Then  timely  warn'd,  let  us  begin 
To  follow  Christ  and  flee  from  sin  ; 
Daily  grow  up  in  him  our  head, 
Lord  of  the  living  and  the  dead. 

477 


698,  699  DE4TH. 

698.  S.  M. 

1  OH,  where  shall  rest  be  found, 
^^  Rest  for  the  weary  soul  ? 

'Twere  vain  the  ocean's  depths  to  sound, 
Or  pierce  to  either  pole. 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh  ; 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasur'd  by  the  flight  of  years — 
And  all  that  life  is  love. 

4  There  is  a  death  whose  pang 

Outlasts  the  fleeting  breath  : 

Oh!  what  eternal  horrors  hang 

Around  the  second  death  ! 

5  Lord  God  of  truth  and  grace ! 

Teach  us  that  death  to  shun : 
Lest  we  be  driven  from  thy  face, 
And  evermore  undone. 

6  Here  would  we  end  our  quest — 

Alone  are  found  in  thee 
The  life  of  perfect  love — the  rest 
Of  immortality. 

^^^*  The  Toiling  Bell. 

1  I^FT  as  the  bell,  with  solemn  toll, 

Speaks  the  departure  of  a  soul. 
Let  each  one  ask  himself,  "Am  I 
Prepar'd,  should  I  be  call'd  to  die!" 

2  Only  this  frail  and  fleeting  breath 
Preserves  me  from  the  jaws  of  death  ; 
Soon  as  it  fails,  at  once  I'm  gone, 
And  plung'd  into  a  world  unknown. 

478 


DEATH. 


700 


3  Then  leaving  all  I  lovM  below, 
To  God's  tribunal  I  must  go  ; 

Must  hear  the  judge  pronounce  my  fate, 
And  fix  my  everlasting  state. 

4  Lord  Jesus !  help  me  now  to  flee, 
And  seek  my  hope  alone  in  thee  ; 
Apply  thy  blood,  thy  Spirit  give, 
Subdue  my  sin,  and  let  me  live. 

5  Then  when  the  solemn  bell  I  hear. 
If  sav'd  from  guilt  I  need  not  fear ; 
Nor  would  the  thought  distressing  be, 
Perhaps  it  next  may  toll  for  me. 

C.  M. 

700,  rpi^^    5-/ -^^  ^J  JJ^^ff^    Ig    g^^^ 

1  T^HENCE  has  the  world  her  magic  power'* 

Why  deem  we  death  a  foe  ? 
Recoil  fcom  weary  life's  best  hour, 
And  covet  longer  wo  ? 

2  The  cause  is  conscience — conscience  oft 

Her  tale  of  guilt  renews  ; 
Her  voice  is  terrible,  though  soft, 
And  dread  of  death  ensues. 

3  Then  anxious  to  be  longer  spar'd, 

Man  mourns  his  fleeting  breath  ; 
All  evils  then  seem  light,  compar'd 
With  the  approach  of  death. 

4  'Tis  judgment  shakes  him — there's  the  fea; 

That  prompts  the  wish  to  stay  : 
He  has  incurr'd  a  long  arrear. 
And  must  despair  to  pay. 

5  Pay  ! — follow  Christ,  and  all  is  paid  ; 

His  death  your  peace  ensures  ; 
Think  on  the  grave  where  he  was  laid. 
And  calm  descend  to  yours. 
479 


701,  702  DEATH. 

•  "*•  The  voice  oj  the  tomb. 

1  "O^ARK  !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound  ; 

My  ears  attend  the  cry  : 
"  Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

In  spite  of  all  your  towers! 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  rev'rend  head, 
Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God!  is  this  our  certain  doom? 

And  are  we  still  secure? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb. 
And  yet  prepared  no  more! 

4  Grant  us  the  pow'r  of  quick'ning  grace, 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly: 
Then  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh. 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 

The  vanity  of  man  as  mortal. 
J  ^l^'EACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 
Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ! 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast ; 

A  fleeting  hour  of  time  : 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flow'r  and  prime. 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move, 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain : 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  the  noise  is  vain. 

4  Some  walk  in  honor's  gaudy  show  ; 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore  ; 
They  toil  for  heirs  they  know  not  who. 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 
4fe0 


DEATH.  703 

5  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then, 

From  creatures,  earth  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  resign  ray  earthly  hope, 

My  fond  desires  recall  ; 
I  give  my  mortal  int'rest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 

•^^«  Death  at  hand. 

1  ^T'HEE  we  adore,  eternal  Name  ! 

And  humbly  own  to  thee, 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  worms  are  we. 

2  Our  wasting  lives  are  short'ning  still, 

As  months  and  days  increase  ; 
And  ev'ry  beating  pulse  we  tell 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 

3  Dangers  stand  thick  through  all  the  ground, 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb  ; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

4  Good  God !  on  what  a  slender  thread, 

Hang  everlasting  things! 
Th'  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead, 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 

5  Yet  while  a  world  of  joy  or  wo 

Depends  on  ev'ry  breath, 
Thoughtless  and  unconcern'd  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death. 

6  Waken,  O  Lord !  our  drowsy  sense, 

To  walk  this  dang'rous  road  ; 
And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 
May  they  be  found  with  God ! 

481  90 


704,  705  DEATH. 

T04.  (475)     L.  M. 

1  npHAT  awful  day  will  soon  appear, 

Swift  on  the  wings  of  time  it  flies, 
When  all  that  pains  or  pleases  here, 
Will  vanish  from  my  closing  eyes. 

2  Death  calls  my  friends,  my  neighbors  hence. 

And  none  resist  the  fatal  dart : 
Continual  warnings  strike  my  sense. 
And  shall  they  fail  to  strike  my  heart  ? 

3  Think,  O  my  soul !  how  much  depends 

On  the  short  period  of  to-day  : 
Shall  time,  which  heav'n  in  mercy  lends. 
Be  negligently  thrown  away  ? 

4  Thy  remnant  minutes  strive  to  use ; 

Awake,  rouse  ev'ry  active  pow'r  ; 
And  not  in  dreams  and  trifles  lose 
This  little,  this  important  hour  ! 

5  Lord  of  my  life,  inspire  my  heart 

With  heav'nly  ardor,  grace  divine ; 
Nor  let  thy  presence  e'er  depart. 
For  strength,  and  life,  and  death  are  thine. 

6  0  teach  me  the  celestial  skill. 

Each  awful  warning  to  improve  : 
And  while  my  days  are  short'ning  still, 
Prepare  me  for  the  joys  alK)ve  ! 


705. 


(478)     L.  M. 
Numbering  our  days. 


1  fiOD  of  eternity !  from  thee 

Did  infant  time  his  being  draw ; 
Moments  and  days,  and  months  and  years, 
Revolve,  by  thy  unvaried  law. 

2  Silent  and  slow  they  glide  away  ; 

Steady  and  strong  the  current  flows ; 
Lost  in  eternity's  wide  sea. 

The  boundless  gulf  from  which  it  rose. 

482 


DEATH.  706 

3  Thoughtless  and  vain,  our  mortal  race 

Along  the  mighty  stream  are  borne 
On  to  their  everlasting  home, — 

That  country  whence  there's  no  return. 

4  Yet  while  the  shore  on  either  side 

Presents  a  gaudy  flatt'ring  show, 
We  gaze,  in  fond  amazement  lost, 
Nor  think  to  what  a  world  we  go. 

5  Great  source  of  wisdom !   teach  my  heart 

To  know  the  price  of  ev'ry  hour  ; 
That  time  may  bear  me  on  to  joys 
Beyond  its  measure  and  its  pow'r. 

«vrv«  Man  fading  and  reviving. 

1  nnHE  morning  flow'rs  display  their  sweets, 

And  gay  their  silken  leaves  unfold, 
As  careless  of  the  noon-day  heats. 
And  fearless  of  the  ev'ning  cold. 

2  Nipt  by  the  wind's  untimely  blast, 

Parch'd  by  the  sun's  directer  ray, 
The  momentary  glories  waste, 

The  short-liv'd  beauties  die  away. 

3  So  blooms  the  human  face  divine. 

When  youth  its  pride  and  beauty  shows  ; 
Fairer  than  spring  the  colours  shine, 
And  sweeter  than  the  virgin  rose. 

4  Or  worn  by  slowly  rolling  years, 

Or  broke  by  sickness  in  a  day. 
The  fading  glory  disappears. 

The  short-liv'd  beauties  die  away. 

5  Yet  these,  new-rising  from  the  tomb. 

With  lustre  brighter  far  shall  shine ; 
Revive  with  ever-during  bloom. 
Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 

6  Let  sickness  blast  and  death  devour, 

If  heav'n  must  recompense  our  pains  ; 

483 


707,  708  DEATH. 

Perish  the  grass,  and  fade  the  flow'r, 
If  firm  the  word  of  God  remains. 

i\p  4  m  Victory  over  death. 

1  'IM/'HEN  death  appears  before  my  sight, 

In  all  his  due  array  ; 
Unequal  to  the  dreadful  fight, 
My  courage  dies  away. 

2  How  shall  I  meet  this  })otent  foe 

Whose  frown  my  soul  alarms  ? 
Dark  horror  sits  upon  his  brow ; 
And  vict'ry  waits  his  arms. 

3  But  see  my  glorious  Leader  nigh  I 

Jesus,  my  Saviour,  lives  : 
Before  him  death's  pale  terrors  fly. 
And  my  faint  heart  revives. 

4  0  may  I  meet  the  final  hour 

With  fortitude  divine  ! 
Sustained  by  his  almighty  pow'r. 
The  conquest  must  be  mine. 

5  Lord!  I  commit  my  soul  to  ihee : 

Accept  the  sacred  trust ; 
Receive  this  nobler  part  of  me. 
And  watch  my  sleeping  dust. 

6  O  let  me  join  angelic  lays. 

And  with  the  blissful  throng. 
Resound  salvation,  pow'r,  and  praise. 
In  everlasting  song  ! 

708  ^'  ^• 

•  vc?»       Christ' s  presence  makes  Death  easy. 

1  T^HY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  ? 

W^hat  timorous  worms  we  mortals  are; 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy. 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  : 

484 


DEATH. 

Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  O,  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  past. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head. 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there, 

S.  M. 
If09»      Triumph  over  death  in  hope  of  the 
Resurrection. 

1  4  ND  must  this  body  die  ? 

This  mortal  frame  decay  ? 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2  Corruption,  earth,  and  worms. 
Shall  but  refine  this  flesh. 

Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives. 
And  often,  from  the  skies. 

Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust,. 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  Array'd  in  glorious  grace 
Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine. 

And  every  shape,  and  every  face. 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 
To  Jesus'  dying  love  ; 

We  would  adore  his  grace  below,. 
And  sing  his  power  above. 

6  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 
Of  these  our  humble  songs, 

485  20* 


709 


710,  711  DEATH. 

Till  tunes  of  nobler  sounds  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

2.   DEATH  OF  FRIENDS   AND   RELATIVES. 

710.  (444)     C.  M. 

1  l^/TUST  friends  and  kindred  droop  and  die, 

And  helpers  be  withdrawn  ; 
While  sorrow,  with  a  weeping  eye, 
Counts  up  our  comforts  gone  ? 

2  Be  thou  our  comfort,  mighty  God  I 

Our  helper  and  our  friend  ; 
Nor  leave  us  in  this  dang'rous  road, 
Till  ail  our  trials  end. 

3  O  may  our  feet  pursue  the  way 

Our  pious  fathers  led  ; 
While  love  and  holy  zeal  obey 
The  counsels  of  the  dead. 

4  Let  us  be  wean'd  from  earthly  joys  ; 

Let  hope  our  grief  dispel  : 
The  dead  in  Jesus  shall  arise, 
In  endless  bliss  to  dwell. 

«l,  (448)     L.M. 

*  ^'-*  On  the  death  of  a  parent, 

1  nnHOUGH  nature's  voice  you  must  obey, 

Think,  while  your  swelling  griefs  o'erflow. 
That  hand,  which  takes  your  joys  away. 
That  sov'reign  hand  can  heal  your  wo. 

2  And,  while  your  mournful  thoughts  deplore 

The  parent  gone,  remov'd  the  friend  ! 
With  hearts  resign'd,  his  grace  adore, 
On  whom  your  nobler  hopes  depend. 

3  Does  he  not  bid  his  children  come 

Thro'  death's  dark  shades  to  realms  of  light  ! 
Yet,  when  he  calls  them  to  their  home 
Shall  fond  survivers  mourn  their  flight  ? 

4  His  word — here  let  your  souls  rely; 

Immortal  consolation  gives  i 
486 


DEATH.  712,  713 

Your  heav'nly  Father  cannot  die, 
Th'  eternal  Friend  for  ever  lives. 

5  O  be  that  best  of  friends  your  trust; 
On  his  almighty  arm  recline  ; 
He,  when  your  comforts  sink  in  dust ; 
Can  give  you  comforts  more  divine. 

712.  (497)     CM. 

1  T^HILE  to  the  grave  our  friends  are  borne, 

Around  their  cold  remains 
How  all  the  tender  passions  mourn, 
And  each  fond  heart  complains  ! 

2  But  down  to  earth,  alas  !  in  vain 

We  bend  our  weeping  eyes. 
Ah  !  let  us  leave  these  seats  of  pain,. 
And  upwards  learn  to  rise. 

3  Hope  cheerful  smiles  amid  the  gloom^ 

And  beams  a  healing  ray  ; 
And  guides  us  from  the  darksome  tomb. 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

4  To  those  bright  courts  when  hope  ascends. 

She  calms  the  swelling  wo ; 
In  hope  we  meet  our  happy  friends,. 
And  tears  forget  to  flow. 

6  Then  let  our  hearts  repine  no  more. 
That  earthly  comfort  dies  ; 
But  lasting  happiness  explore, 
And  ask  it  from  the  skies. 

3.  DEATH  OF  THE  YOUNG^ 
C.  M. 

*713«      Children  dying  in  their  infancy  in  the  arms  of 
Jesus. — Matt,  xix,  14. 

1  'X^HY  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord  I 
With  transport  all  divine  ; 
Thy  image  trace  in  every  word, — 
Thy  love  in  every  lirie. 

487 


714  DEATH. 

2  Methinks  I  see  a  thousand  charms 

Spread  o'er  thy  lovely  face, 
While  infants  in  thy  tender  arms 
Receive  the  smiling  grace. 

3  *I  take  these  little  lambs,'  said  he. 

And  lay  them  in  my  breast ; 
Protection  they  shall  find  in  me, — 
In  me  be  ever  blest. 

4  ^Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloo&e, 

But  can't  dissolve  my  love  ; 
Millions  of  infant  souls  compose 
The  family  above. 

5  'Tlieir  feeble  frames  my  pow'r  shall  raise, 

And  mould  with  heavenly  skill : 
I'll  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praise. 
And  hands  to  do  my  will.' 

6  His  words  the  happy  parents  hear. 

And  shout,  with  joys  divine. 
Dear  Saviour,  all  we  have  and  are 
Shall  be  for  ever  thine. 

^     .  (446)    CM. 

tf  X'f:*  On  the  death  of  a  child. 

1  T  IFE  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour  ; 
■^   How  soon  the  vapour  flies  ! 
Man  is  a  tender,  transient  flow'r, 

That  e'en  in  blooming  dies. 

2  The  once  lov'd  form,  now  cold  and  dead. 

Each  mournful  thought  employs  ; 
And  nature  weeps  her  comforts  fled. 
And  wither'd  all  her  joys. 

3  But  wait  the  interposing  gloom. 

And  lo  !  stern  winter  flies  ; 
And,  drest  in  beauty's  fairest  gloom, 
The  flow'ry  tribes  arise. 

4  Hope  looks  beyond  the  bounds  of  time. 

When  what  we  now  deplore 

488 


DEATH.  715,  716 

Shall  rise  in  full  immortal  prime 

And  bloom  to  fade  no  more. 
5  Then  cease,  fond  nature  !  cease  thy  tears  ; 

Religion  points  on  high  : 
There  everlasting  spring  appears, 

And  joys  that  cannot  die. 

7,  n  C.  M. 

«  x«j  •      Jit  the  Funeral  of  a  young  Person. 

1  "^^^HEN  blooming  youth  are  snatch'd  away 

By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O,  may  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awful  power, — 'I  too  must  die  !' 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more  ; 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb  ! 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour : 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  every  heart  obey  ; 
Nor  be  the  heavenly  Avarning  vain. 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

5  Oh,  let  us  fly— to  Jesus  fly, 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save  ; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

6  Great  God  !  thy  sovereign  grace  impart, 

With  cleansing,  healing  power; 
This  only  can  prepare  the  heart 
For  death's  surprising  hour. 

4.   DEATH   OF  THE   PIOUS. 

^^^  P.M.     7,7,7,7,7,7,7,7. 

•  *"•  The  dying  Christian. 

1   ^^GPIRIT— leave  thine  house  of  clay  ! 
Lingering  dust — resign  thy  breath  ! 
489 


717  DEATH. 

Spirit — cast  thy  chains  away  ! 
Dust — be  thou  dissolv'd  in  death  !" 
Thus  th'  Almighty  Saviour  speaks, 
While  the  faithful  Christian  dies  ! 
Thus — the  bonds  of  life  he  breaks, 
And  the  ransom'd  captive  flies  ! 

2  "Prisoner — long  detain'd  below! 
Prisoner — now  with  freedom  blest ! 
Welcome — from  a  world  of  wo ! 
Welcome — to  a  land  of  rest !" 
Thus  the  choir  of  angels  sing. 

As  they  bear  the  soul  on  high  ! 
While  with  hallelujahs  ring 
All  the  region  of  the  sky ! 

3  Grave — the  guardian  of  our  dust ! 
Grave — the  treasury  of  the  skies  ! 
Every  atom  of  thy  trust, 

Rests  in  hope  again  to  rise ! 
Hark  !  the  judgment-trumpet  calls  ! 
**Soul — rebuild  thy  house  of  clay — 
Immortality  thy  walls. 
And  Eternity  thy  day  !  " 

717.  L.  M. 

1  Jj^ROM  his  low  bed  of  mortal  dust, 

Escap'd  the  prison  of  his  clay 
The  new  inhabitant  of  bliss 

To  heav'n  directs  his  wondrous  way. 

2  Ye  fields,  that  witness'd  once  his  tears, 

Ye  winds,  that  wafted  oft  his  sighs. 
Ye  mountains,  where  he  breath'd  his  pray'rs, 
When  sorrow's  shadows  veilM  his  eyes ; 

3  No  more  the  weary  pilgrim  mourns. 

No  more  affliction  wrings  his  heart; 
Th'  unfetter'd  soul  to  God  returns — 
For  ever  he  and  anguish  part! 

4  Receive,  O  earth  his  faded  form. 

In  thy  cold  bosom  let  it  lie  ; 
490 


DEATH.  718,    719 


Safe  let  it  rest  from  ev'ry  storm — 
Soon  must  it  rise,  no  more  to  die  ! 


#  iO.        j'^g  Death  and  Burial  of  a  Saint. 

1  "^^HY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends  ? 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  hut  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow. 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

And  soften'd  every  bed  ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  the  dying  Head  ? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high. 

And  showM  our  feet  the  way  ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly 
At  the  great  rising-day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound. 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise, 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground, 
Ye  saints  ascend  the  skies. 

T19.  C.  M. 

1  ¥N  vain  my  fancy  strives  to  paint 

The  moment  after  death  ; 
The  glories  that  surround  a  saint, 
When  yielding  up  his  breath. 

2  One  gentle  sigh  his  fetters  breaks, 

We  scarce  can  say,  "  He's  gone  !  " 
491 


720  DEATH. 

Before  the  willing  spirit  takes 
Its  mansions  near  the  throne. 

3  Faith  strives,  but  all  its  efforts  fail, 

To  trace  the  spirit's  flight ; 
No  eye  can  pierce  within  the  veil 
Which  hides  the  world  of  light. 

4  Thus  much  (and  this  is  all)  we  know. 

Saints  are  completely  blest; 
Have  done  with  sin,  and  care,  and  wo, 
And  with  their  Saviour  rest. 

5  On  harps  of  gold  they  praise  his  name, 

His  face  they  always  view. 
Then  let  us  foll'wers  be  of  them. 
That  we  may  praise  him  too. 

720.        (490)     P.  M.     S,  8,  6,  8,  8,  6. 

1  XITHEN  life's  tempestuous  storms  are  o'er, 

How  calm  he  meets  the  friendly  shore, 

Who  liv'd  averse  from  sin  ! 
Such  peace  on  virtue's  path  attends, 
That,  where  the  sinner's  pleasure  ends. 

The  Christian's  joys  begin. 

2  See  smiling  patience  smooth  his  brow  ! 
See  bending  angels  downwards  bow, 

To  lift  his  soul  on  high  ! 
While,  eager  for  the  blest  abode, 
He  joins  with  them  to  praise  the  God, 

Who  taught  him  how  to  die. 

3  No  sorrow  drowns  his  lifted  eyes  : 

No  horror  wrests  the  struggling  sighs, 

As  from  the  sinner's   breast : 
His  God,  the  God  of  peace  and  love, 
Pours  kindly  solace  from  above, 

And  heals  his  soul  with  rest. 

4  O  grant,  my  Saviour,  and  my  friend  ! 
Such  joys  may  gild  my  peaceful  end, 

492 


DEATH.  721,  722 

So  calm  my  ev'ning  close  ; 
While,  loosM  from  ev'ry  earthly  tie, 
With  steady  confidence  I  fly 

To  thee  from  whom  I  rose  ! 

'y^i  ^'  ^^' 

4  ^i.»      D^ath  and  immediate  Glory, — 2  Cor.  iv.  8. 

1  ^HERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 
Eternal  and  on  high  ; 
And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands, 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

H  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 
Must  be  dissolv'd  and  fall, 
Then,  0  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 
Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

3  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty  grace, 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven. 
And  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Has  his  own  Spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word ; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home. 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 

5  'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace. 

But  we  had  rather  see; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 
And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 

.yoo  (491)     C.  M. 

•'*'*•      Blessed  are  they  that  die  in  the  Lord. 

1  XJ  ARK  !  from  on  high  a  solemn  voice  ; 

Let  all  attentive  hear  ! 
'Twill  make  each  pious  heart  rejoice. 
And  vanquish  ev'ry  fear. 

2  "  Thrice  blessed  are  the  pious  dead, 

Who  in  the  Lord  shall  die  ; 
Their  weary  flesh,  as  on  a  bed, 
Safe  in  the  grave  shall  lie. 

493  2P 


723  DEATH. 

3  Their  holy  souls,  at  length  releas'd^ 

To  heav'n  shall  take  their  flight ', 
There  to  enjoy  eternal  rest, 
And  infinite  delight. 

4  They  drop  each  load  as  they  ascend. 

And  quit  this  world  of  wo ; 
Their  labors  with  their  life  shall  end. 
Their  rest  no  period  know. 

5  Their  conflicts  with  their  busy  foes 

For  evermore  shall  cease  ; 
None  shall  their  happiness  oppose, 
Nor  interrupt  their  peace. 

6  But  bright  rewards  shall  recompense 

Their  faithful  service  here  ; 
And  perfect  love  shall  banish  thence 
Each  gloomy  doubt  and  fear. 

'  ^^*  The  grave.— Job  iii.  17. 

1  nPHE  grave  is  now  a  favor 'd  spot, — 

To  saints  who  sleep,  in  Jesus  bless'd  ; 
For  there  the  wicked  trouble  not. 
And  there  the  weary  are  at  rest. 

2  At  rest  in  Jesus'  faithful  arms ; 

At  rest  as  in  a  peaceful  bed  ; 
Secure  from  all  the  dreadful  storms, 

Which  round  this  sinful  world  are  spread. 

3  Thrice  happy  souls,  who're  gon«  before 

To  that  inheritance  divine  ! 
They  labor,  sorrow,  sigh  no  more, 
But  bright  in  endless  glory  shine. 

4  Then  let  our  mournful  tears  be  dry, 

Or  in  a  gentle  measure  flow ; 
We  hail  them  happy  in  the  sky, 
And  joyful  wait  our  call  to  go. 
494 


DEATH.  724, 725 

5.    DEATH   OF  THE  WICKED. 

i  /&  *•      j-^g  Death  of  the  Sinner  and  the  Saint. 

1  "YITHAT  scenes  of  horror  and  of  dread 

Await  the  sinner's  dying  bed  ! 
Death's  terrors  all  appear  in  sight, 
Presages  of  eternal  night. 

2  His  sins  in  dreadful  order  rise, 
And  fill  his  soul  with  sad  surprise ; 
Mount  Sinai's  thunder  stuns  his  ears, 
And  not  one  ray  of  hope  appears. 

3  Tormenting  pangs  distract  his  breast ; 
Where'er  he  turns  he  finds  no  rest : 

Death  strikes  the  blow  ;  he  groans  and  crieSy  ' 
And,  in  despair  and  horror  dies. 

4  Not  so  the  heir  of  heavenly  bliss  : — 
His  soul  is  fill'd  with  conscious  peace  ; 
A  steady  faith  subdues  his  fear  ! 

He  sees  the  happy  Canaan  near. 

5  His  mind  is  tranquil  and  serene ; 
No  terrors  in  his  looks  are  seen ; 

His  Saviour's  smile  dispels  the  gloom, 
And  smooths  his  passage  to  the  tomb. 

6  Lord!  make  my  faith  and  love  sincere. 
My  judgment  sound,  my  conscience  clear, 
And,  when  the  toils  of  life  are  past. 
May  I  be  found  in  peaee  at  last. 

7^rt  C.  M. 

•'**'•  Death  dreadful  or  delightful. 

1  JJEATH  !  'tis  a  melancholy  day 

To  those  that  have  no  God, 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forc'd  away 
To  seek  her  last  abode. 

2  In  vain  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes,, 

But  guilt,  a  heavy  chain, 
495 


726  DEATH. 

Still  drags  her  downward  from  the  skies 
To  darkness,  fire,  and  pain. 

3  Awake,  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell. 

Let  stubborn  sinners  fear  ; 
You  must  be  driv'n  from  earth,  and  dwell 
A  long  forever  there. 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flashes  in  your  face  ! 
And  thou,  my  soul,  look  downwards  too, 
And  sing  recovering  grace. 

5  He  is  a  God  of  boundless  love 

That  promis'd  heaven  to  me. 
And  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  above^ 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 

6  Prepare  me.  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand,. 

Then  come  the  joyful  day, 
Come,  death,  and  some  celestial  band, 
To  bear  my  soul  away. 

•  '*"•  The  death  of  a  Sinner, 

1  lyrY  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll. 

Damnation  and  the  dead : 
What  horrors  seize  the  guilty  soul 
Upon  a  dying  bed  ! 

2  Lingering  about  these  mortal  shores 

She  makes  a  long  delay. 
Till  like  a  flood,  with  rapid  force, 
Death  sweeps  the  wretch  away. 

3  Then  swift  and  dreadful  she  descends 

Down  to  the  fiery  coast. 
Amongst  abominable  fiends, 
Herself  a  frightful  ghost. 

4  There  endless  crowds  of  sinners  lie, 

And  darkness  makes  their  chains ; 
Tortur'd  with  keen  despair  they  cry, 
Yet  wait  for  fiercer  pains. 
496 


RESURRECTION.  727,  728 

5  Not  all  their  anguish  and  their  blood 

For  their  old  guilt  atones, 
Nor  the  compassions  of  a  God 
Shall  hearken  to  their  groans. 

6  Amazing  grace,  that  kept  my  breath, 

Nor  bid  ray  soul  remove, 
Till  I  had  learn'd  my  Saviour's  death. 
And  well  ensur'd  his  love ' 


RESURRECTION. 

727.  (498)     L.  M. 

1  IVO,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more  ; 

But,  calm  and  cheerful,  will  resign 
To  the  cold  dungeon  of  the  grave, 
These  dying,  with'ring  limbs  of  mine. 

2  Let  worms  devour  my  wasting  flesh, 

And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust ; 
My  God  shall  raise  my  frame  anew 
At  the  revival  of  the  just. 

3  Break,  sacred  morning!  through  the  skies, 

And  usher  in  that  glorious  day  : 
Come  quickly,  Lord !  cut  short  the  hours  : 
Thy  ling'ring  wheels,  how  long  they  stay ! 

4  Haste,  then,  upon  the  wings  of  love, 

Rouse  all  the  pious  sleeping  clay. 
That  we  may  join  in  heav'nly  joys, 
And  sing  the  triumph  of  the  day. 

728.  (497)     L.  M. 

1  TM/'HAT  sinners  value,  I  resign  : 

Lord  !  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine  J' 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 


497  2P 


729  RESURRECTION. 

2  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show  ; 
But  the  bright  world,  to  which  I  go, 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere  : 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  t 

3  O  glorious  hour  !  0  blest  abode  ! 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God  ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

4  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

'**'•  Hope  in  the  resurrection^ 

1  ^T^HROUGH  sorrow's  night  and  danger's  path, 

Amid  the  deepening  gloom, 
We  soldiers  of  an  injur'd  King 
Are  marching  to  the  tomb. 

2  There  when  the  turmoil  is  no  more, 

And  all  our  powers  decay. 
Our  cold  remains  in  solitude 
Shall  sleep  the  years  away. 

3  Our  labors  done,  securely  laid 

In  this  our  last  retreat. 
Unheeded  o'er  our  silent  dust 
The  storms  of  life  shall  beat. 

4  Yet  not  thus  lifeless,  thus  inane. 

The  vital  spark  shall  lie. 
For  o'er  life's  wreck  that  spark  shall  rise- 
To  seek  its  kindred  sky, 

5  These  ashes  too,  this  little  dust. 

Our  Father's  care  shall  keepj 
Till  the  last  angel  rise,  and  break 
The  long  and  dreary  sleep. 
498 


^  RESURRECTION.  730,  731 

6  Then  love's  soft  dew  o'er  every  eye 
Shall  shed  its  mildest  rays, 
And  the  long  silent  dust  shall  burst 
With  shouts  of  endless  praise.. 

«dlF«  j-^g  resurrection  of  the  just. 

1  TI^W  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign, 

And  triumph  o'er  the  just. 
While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  siain^ 
Lies  mingled  with  the  dust  ? 

2  Lo  !  I  behold  the  scatter'd  shades ! 

The  dawn  of  heav'n  appears ; 
The  sweet,  immortal  morning  spreads 
Its  blushes  round  the  spheres. 

3  I  hear  the  voice,  "ye  dead,  arise," 

And  lo  !  the  graves  obey  ; 
And  waking  saints  with  joyful  eyes 
Salute  th'  expected  day. 

4  They  leave  the  dust,  and  on  the  wing 

Rise  to  the  mid- way  air  ; 
In  shining  garments  meet  their  King, 
And  bow  before  him  there. 

5  0  may  our  humble  spirits  stand 

Among  them  cloth'd  in  white  ! 
The  meanest  place  at  his  right  hand 
Is  infinite  delight. 


JUDGMENT. 

^oi  P.M.     8,7,8,7,4,7. 

•^*»    Judgment.— nev.  i.  7.  vi.  14—17.  xxii.  17.  20. 

1   Ifi  •  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending^ 
Once  for  favor'd  sinners  slain  : 
499 


732 


JUDGMENT. 


Thousand  thousand  saints  attending, 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train  : 
Hallelujah, 
Jesus  now  shall  ever  reign  ! 

2  Ev'ry  eye  shall  now  behold  him, 

Rob'd  in  dreadful  majesty ; 
Those  who  set  at  naught  and  sold  him, 

Pierc'd  and  nail'd  him  to  the  tree, 
Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  great  Messiah  see  ! 

3  Ev'ry  island,  sea,  and  mountain. 

Heaven  and  earth  shall  flee  away  ; 
All  who  hate  him  must,  confounded. 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day  : 
Come  to  judgment ! 
Come  to  judgment !  come  away  ! 

4  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear ! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected. 

Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air ! 
Hallelujah ! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear  ! 

5  Answer  thine  own  Bride  and  Spirit, 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  general  doom  ! 
The  new  heav'n  and  earth  t'  inherit, 

Take  thy  pining  exiles  home  : 
All  creation 
Travails,  groans,  and  bids  thee  come  f 

6  Yea !  Amen  !  let  all  adore  thee. 

High  on  thine  exalted  throne ; 
Saviour  !  take  the  pow'r  and  glory  ; 

Claim  the  kingdoms  for  thine  own ! 
O  come  quickly  ! 
Hallelujah  !  Come,  Lord,  come  ! 

^«^  P.M.     8,7,8,7,4,7. 

i  tJ ^.  jy^g  2)ay  0/  judgment. 

1   T^AY  of  judgment, — day  of  wonders, 
Hark  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 
500 


JUDGMENT.  733 

Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round  ! 

How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound  ! 

2  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 

Cloth'd  in  majesty  divine  ! 
Ye  who  long  for  his  appearing, 

Then  shall  say,  "This  God  is  mine  !" 
Gracious  Saviour  ! 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine  I 

3  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea : 
All  the  pow'rs  of  nature,  shaken, 

By  his  looks  prepare  to  flee  : 

Careless  sinner  ! 
What  will  then  become  of  thee 

4  Horrors,  past  imagination. 

Will  surprise  your  trembling  heart,. 
When  you  hear  your  condemnation, 

'Hence,  accursed  wretch,  depart. 
Thou  with  Satan 
And  his  angels  hast  thy  part !' 

5  But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 

Lov'd  and  serv'd  the  Lord  below, 
He  will  say,  'Come  near,  ye  blessed  ! 

See  the  kingdom  I  bestow  ! 

You  for  ever 
Shall  my  love  and  glory  know.' 

6  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches. 

May  this  thought  our  courage  raise  ! 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches. 

Sighs  shall  then  be  chang'd  to  praise  ! 
May  we  triumph. 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze  ! 

r^'QO  L.  M. 

*  *'*'•       Judgment.— Isixiah  xxiv.  18—20. 

1  XXOW  great,  how  terrible  that  God, 

Who  shakes  creation  with  his  nod ! 
501 


734  JUDGMENT. 

He  frowns,  and  earth's  foundations  shake, 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break. 

2  Where  now,  O  w^here  shall  sinners  seek 
For  shelter  in  the  gen'ral  wreck  ? 
Shall  falling  rocks  be  o'er  them  thrown  ? 
See  rocks,  like  snow,  dissolving  down  ! 

3  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry  ; 
In  lakes  of  liquid  fire  they  lie ; 
There  on  the  flaming  billows  tost, 
For  ever,  O,  for  ever  lost ! 

4  But  saints  undaunted  and  serene, 

Your  eyes  shall  view  the  dreadful  scene ; 
Your  Saviour  lives,  the  worlds  expire  ; 
And  earth  and  skies  dissolve  in  fire. 

5  Jesus,  the  helpless  sinner's  friend. 
To  thee  my  all  I  dare  commend  ; 
Thou  canst  preserve  my  feeble  soul, 
"When  lightnings  blaze  from  pole  to  pole. 

7Q4  L.  M. 

4  «'*•  Books  opened. — Rev.  xx.  12. 

1  JLTETHINKS  the  last  great  day  is  come, 

Methinks  I  hear  the  trumpet  sound, 
That  shakes  the  earth,  rends  ev'ry  tomb, 
And  wakes  the  pris'ners  under  ground. 

2  The  mighty  deep  gives  up  her  trust, 
Aw'd  by  the  Judge's  high  command  ; 
Both  small  and  great  now  quit  their  diist. 
And  round  the  dread  tribunal  stand. 

3  Behold  the  awful  books  display 'd. 
Big  with  th'  important  fates  of  men  ! 
Each  word  and  deed  now  public  made. 
Written  by  heaven's  unerring  pen. 

4  To  ev'ry  soul  the  books  assign 
The  joyous  or  the  dread  reward  ; 
Sinners  in  vain  lament  and  pine  : 

No  pleas  the  Judge  wull  here  regard. 
502 


JUDGMENT. 


735 


5  Lord,  when  these  awful  leaves  unfold. 
May  life's  fair  book  my  soul  approve ; 
There  may  I  read  my  name  enroll'd, 
And  triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

^^.  P.  M.    8,7,8,7,4,7. 

'*'^»  Judgment.— 3  [ide  14,  15. 

1  T  .0,  he  comes,  array'd  in  vengeance. 

Riding  down  the  heavenly  road  : 
Floods  of  fury  roll  before  him — 
Who  can  meet  an  angry  God  ? 

Tremble,  sinners, 
Who  can  stand  before  his  rod  ? 

2  Lo,  he  comes  in  glory  shining : 

Saints,  arise  and  meet  your  King ! 
Glorious  captain  of  salvation, 

Welcome,  welcome,  hear  them  sing ! 
Shouts  of  triumph 
Make  the  heavens  with  echoes  ring  ! 

3  Now  despisers,  look  and  wonder  ! 

Hear  the  dreadful  sound  'depart,' 
Rattling  like  a  peal  of  thunder. 

Thro'  each  guilty  rebel's  heart ! 
Lost  for  ever, 
Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part ! 

4  Still  they  hear  the  awful  sentence, 

Hell  resounds  the  dreadful  roar  ; 
While  their  heartstrings  twine  with  anguish, 

Trembling  on  the  burning  shore  !  ! 
Justice  seals  it — 
Down  they  sink  to  rise  no  more  ! 

5  How  they  shrink,  with  horror  viewing 

Hell's  deep  caverns  op'ning  wide ! 
Guilty  thoughts,  like  ghosts  pursuing. 

Plunge  them  down  the  rolling  tide  ! 
Now  consider, 
Ye  who  scorn  the  Lamb  that  died ! 

6  Hark  t   ten  thousand  harps  resounding  ! 

Form'd  in  bright  and  grand  array  : 
503 


736  JUDGMENT. 

See  the  glorious  armies  rising, 

While  their  captain  leads  the  way 

Heaven  before  them 
Opens  an  eternal  day. 

^^^  P.M.    8,7,8,7,4,7. 

#00*     Judgment. — Matt.  xxiv.  3*2.  xxv.  31 — 46. 

1  T  ,0,  he  comes,  the  King  of  glory, 
-^  With  his  chosen  tribes  to  reign  ; 
Countless  hosts  of  saints  and  angels 
Swell  the  migty  conqu'ror's  train  : 
Now  in  triumph. 
Sin  and  death  are  captive  led. 

5  See  the  rocks  and  mountains  rending, 
All  the  nations  fill'd  with  dread  : 
Hark !  the  trump  of  God  proclaiming 
Thro'  the  mansions  of  the  dead, 

'^Come  to  judgment," 
Stand  before  the  Son  of  Man. 

3  Hear  the  chief  among  ten  thousand, 

Thus  address  his  faithful  few  ; 
"Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, 

Heaven  is  prepar'd  for  you  : 
I  was  hungry,  I  was  thirsty. 
And  ye  minister'd  to  me." 

4  But  how  awful  is  the  sentence, 

"Go  from  me  ye  cursed  race. 
To  that  place  of  endless  torment, 

Never  more  to  see  my  face. 
I  was  hungry,  I  was  thirsty. 
Ye  to  me  no  mercy  show'd  !" 

5  Jesus,  save  a  trembling  sinner. 

While  thy  wrath  o'er  sinners  roll : 
In  this  gen'ral  wreck  of  nature. 

Be  the  refuge  of  my  soul : 
Jesus,  save  me,  Jesus  save  me. 
When  the  light'nings  blaze  around. 
504 


ETERNITY.  737,  738 

^^^  p.  M.    8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 

'•*'•  Lukexiii.  28. 

1  ^!EE  til'  Eternal  Judge  descending — 

View  him  seated  on  his  throne  ! 
Now,  poor  sinner,  now  lamenting, 
Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom — 

Trumpets  call  thee ! 
Stand  and  hear  thy  awful  doom. 

2  Hear  the  cries  he  now  is  venting, 

Fill'd  with  dread  of  fiercer  pain; 
While  in  anguish  thus  lamenting. 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again. 

Greatly  mourning, 
That  he  ne'er  was  born  again. 

3  "Yonder  sits  my  slighted  Saviour, 

With  the  marks  of  dying  love  ; 
Oh,  that  I  had  sought  his  favor. 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move — 

Golden  moments, 
When  I  felt  his  Spirit  move." 

4  Now,  despisers,  look  and  wonder  ! 

Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part. 
Louder  than  a  peal  of  thunder. 

Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "Depart!" 

Lost  for  ever, 
Hear  the  dreadful  sound,  "  Depart !  " 


ETERNITY. 

1.    HAPPINESS    OF  THE    RIGHTEOUS. 

j^^  (518)     C.   M. 

'  The  heavenly  Canaan. 


nnHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign  : 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

505  act 


739  ETERNITY. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-with'ring  flow'rs: 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 

This  heav'nly  land  from  ours. 

3  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood. 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green  : 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood. 

While  Jordan  roU'd  between. 

4  But  tim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink. 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea  ; 
And  linger,  shiv'ring  on  the  brink. 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  0!  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove. 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise  ; 
And  view  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes  ! 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er ; 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold  flood. 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

lyoQ  ^-  ^^• 

«o^*  llie  everlasting  Song. 

1  "ttj^ARTH  has  engross'd  my  love  too  long  I 
■^  'Tis  time  I  lift  mine  eyes 

Upward,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne. 
And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  man,  my  Saviour,  sits ; 

The  God  !   how  bright  he  shines  ! 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains. 

Circle  the  throne  around ; 
And  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  employs: — 

Jesus,  my  love  they  sing! 
506 


ETERNITY.  740 

Jesus,  the  life  of  both  our  joys, 
Sounds  sweet  from  every  string. 

5  Now  let  me  mount  and  join  their  song, 

And  be  an  angel  too  ; 
My  heart,  ray  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue, — 
Here's  joyful  work  for  you. 

6  I  would  begin  the  music  here. 

And  so  my  soul  should  rise  : 
O  for  some  heavenly  notes  to  bear 
My  passions  to  the  skies  I 

7  There  ye  that  love  my  Saviour,  sit, 

There  I  Avould  fain  have  place. 
Among  your  thrones,  or  at  your  feet. 
So  I  might  see  his  face. 

T^O  ^-   ^^^ 

/^v.         y-/^g  QiQj.y  qJ  Christ  in  Heaven. 

1  f\  THE  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 

The  glories  of  the  place 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace  ! 

2  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 

Sit  smiling  on  his  brow. 
And  all  the  glorious  ranks  aJ)ove 
At  humble  distance  bow.  t 

3  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise 

Through  every  heavenly  street. 
And  lay  their  highest  honors  down 
Submissive  at  his  feet. 

4  This  is  the  man,  th'  exalted  man 

Whom  we  unseen  adore  ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  his  face, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 

5  Lord,  how  our  souls  are  all  on  fire 

To  see  thy  bless'd  abode. 
Our  tongues  rejoice  in  tunes  of  praise 
To  our  incarnate  God. 
507 


741,  742  ETERNITY. 

6  And  whilst  our  faith  enjoys  this  sight 
We  long  to  leave  our  clay, 
And  wish  thy  fiery  chariots,  Lord, 
To  fetch  our  souls  away. 

741  L.  M. 

•■■•  View  of  Heaven. 

1  "TO/TIEN  faith  beholds  the  saints  above, 

And  hears  their  strains  of  Jesus'  love^ 
I  fain  would  fly  to  join  their  lays. 
And  sing  with  them  my  Saviour's  praise. 

2  But  can  my  soul  such  bliss  obtain. 
Whose  guilt  deserves  eternal  pain  ? 
Can  I  expect  his  face  to  see 
Throughout  a  vast  eternity  ? 

3  If  heaven  be  mine,  'tis  all  of  grace, 
I'll  praise  him  for  the  lowest  place ; 
May  I  but  reach  within  the  door, 
My  anxious  soul  desires  no  more. 

4  '  There,  ye  that  love  my  Saviour,  sit. 
There  I  with  you  would  fain  have  place. 
Among  your  thrones  or  at  your  feet, 

So  I  might  see  his  lovely  face.' 

742  .  (^)    ^-  ^•. 

•  '*/*•      j^g  delight  of  heaven  inconceivable. 

1  I^OR  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard^ 

Nor  sense  nor  reason  known. 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepar'd 
For  those  that  love  the  Son. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heav'n  to  come  ; 

The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 

Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace  ; 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eyOy 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 
508 


ETERNITY. 


4  Those  holy  gates  for  ever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame  ; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there. 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life ; 

There  all  their  names  are  found  ; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 
To  tread  the  heav'nly  ground. 

T43.  (513)     C.  M. 

1  XTE  golden  lamps  of  heav'n !  farewell. 

With  all  your  feeble  light, 
Farewell,  thou  ever-changing  moon, 
Pale  empress  of  the  night ! 

2  And  thou,  refulgent  orb  of  day, 

In  brighter  flames  array'd  ! 
My  soul,  which  springs  beyond  thy  sphere^ 
No  more  demands  thine  aid. 

3^  Ye  stars  are  but  the  shining  dust 
Of  ray  divine  abode. 
The  pavement  of  those  heav'nly  courts,. 
Where  I  shall  reign  with  God. 

4  The  Father  of  eternal  light 

Shall  there  his  beams  display  ; 
Nor  shall  one  moment's  darkness  mix 
With  that  unvary'd  day. 

5  No  more  the  drops  of  piercing  grief 

Shall  swell  into  mine  eyes  ; 
Nor  the  meridian  sun  decline 
Amidst  those  brighter  skies. 

6  There  all  the  millions  of  his  saints 

Shall  in  one  song  unite, 
And  each  the  bliss  of  all  shall  share 
With  infinite  delight. 

509  aa* 


•743 


744,  745  ETERNITY. 

744.  (515)     C.  M. 

1  IVrOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 

The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke  ; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word, 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke  :■ 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will. 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 

Of  angels,  cloth'd  in  light ! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  turn'd  to  sight  I 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heav'n  I 
And  God,  the  Judge  of  all,  declare 
Their  num'rous  sins  forgiv'n. 

5  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest ! 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is. 
Must  be  for  ever  blest. 

,- -  (516)     C.  M. 

§^^m  Anticipation  of  Heaven. 

1  ^OME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart, 

Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue; 
And  let  the  joys  of  heav'n  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 

2  Sorrow,  and  pain,  and  ev'ry  care, 

And  discord  there  shall  cease  ; 
And  perfect  joy  and  love  sincere 
Adorn  the  realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul  from  sin  for  ever  free, 

Shall  mourn  its  pow'r  no  more ; 
But,  cloth'd  in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 
510 


ETERNITY. 


746 


4  There  on  a  throne,  how  dazzling  bright, 

Th'  exalted  Saviour  shines^ 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
On  all  the  heav'nly  minds. 

5  There  shall  the  foU'wers  of  the  Lamb 

Join  in  immortal  songs, 
And  endless  honors  to  his  name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

6  Lord,  tune  our  hearts  to  praise  and  love^ 

Our  feeble  notes  inspire ; 
Till,  in  thy  blissful  courts  above, 
We  join  th'  angelic  choir, 

L.  M. 

'74:6»  Saints'  employ  in  Heaven. 

Rev.  vii.  9—17. 

1  J^XALTED  high  at  God's  right  hand, 
"^  Nearer  the  throne  than  cherubs  stand ; 
With  glory  crown'd,  in  white  array, 

My  wond'ring  soul  says,  "Who  are  they  ?" 

2  These  are  the  saints,  belov'd  of  God — 
Wash'd  are  their  robes  in  Jesus'  blood ; 
More  spotless  than  the  purest  white. 
They  shine  in  uncreated  light. 

3  Brighter  than  angels,  lo,  they  shine, 
Their  glories  great,  and  all  divine  ; 
Tell  me  their  origin,  and  say 

Their  order  what,  and  whence  came  they  ? 

4  Thro'  tribulation  great  they  came, 

They  bore  the  cross,  and  scorn'd  the  shame^ 

Within  the  living  temple  blest. 

In  God  they  dwell,  and  on  him  rest. 

5  Unknown  to  mortal  ears  they  sing 
The  sacred  glories  of  their  king ; 
Tell  me  the  subject  of  their  lays. 
And  whence  their  loud  exalted  praise  ? 

511 


747,  748  ETERNITY. 

6  Jesus,  the  Saviour,  is  their  theme  ; 
They  sing  the  wonders  of  his  name ; 
To  him  ascribing  pow'r  and  grace. 
Dominion  and  eternal  praise. 

^.^  (5-20)     L.  M. 

•       Heaven  alone  can  satisfy  the  souL 

I  'tj^ROM  this  world's  joys  and  senseless  mirth, 
O  come,  my  soul !  in  haste  retire  ; 
Assume  the  grandeur  of  thy  birth. 
And  to  thy  native  heav'n  aspire. 

'2  'Tis  heav'n  alone  can  make  thee  blest, 
Can  ev'ry  wish  and  want  supply  ; 
Thy  joy,  thy  crown,  thy  endless  rest. 
Are  all  above  the  lofty  sky. 

3  Eternal  mansions  !  bright  array  ! 

O  blest  exchange  !  transporting  thought ! 
Free  from  th'  approaches  of  decay. 
Or  the  least  shadow  of  a  spot. 

4  There  shall  mortality  no  more 

Its  wide  extended  empire  boast ; 
Forgotten  all  its  dreadful  pow'r. 
In  life's  unbounded  ocean  lost. 

5  There  dwells  the  sov'reign  Lord  of  all, 

The  God  that  all  the  worlds  adore  ; 
With  whom  is  bliss  that  cannot  pall, 
And  joys  that  last  for  ever  more. 

^4^  P.M.     7,7,7,7. 

"*~*  Heaven. — John  xiv.  2. 

1  "EXIGH  in  yonder  realms  of  light. 

Dwell  the  raptur'd  saints  above. 
Far  beyond  our  feeble  sight, 
Happy  in  Immanuel's  love  ! 

2  Pilgrims  in  this  vale  of  tears, 

Once  they  knew,  like  us  beloAv, 
Gloomy  doubts,  distressing  fears, 
Tort'ring  pain,  and  heavy  wo. 
512 


ETERNITY*  749 

3  But  these  days  of  weeping  o'er, 

Past  this  scene  of  toil  and  pain. 
They  shall  feel  distress  no  more, 
Never — never  weep  again  I 

4  'Mid  the  chorus  of  the  skies, 

'Mid  th'  angelic  lyres  above, 
Hark — their  songs  melodious  rise, 
Songs  of  praise  to  Jesus'  love  ! 

5  Happy  Spirits  !  ye  are  fled, 

Where  no  grief  can  entrance  find,. 
Lull'd  to  rest  the  aching  head, 
Sooth'd  the  anguish  of  the  mind  ! 

6  Ev'ry  tear  is  wip'd  away. 

Sighs  no  more  shall  heave  the  breast ; 
Night  is  lost  in  endless  day — 
Screw — in  eternal  rest ! 

•74Q  .  ^'  ^^' 

Longing  for  Glory. 

1  T'M  bound  for  New  Jerusalem, 

Thither  my  best  beloved's  gone  : 
The  righteous  branch  of  Jesse's  stem, 
'Tis  he  I've  fix'd  my  heart  upon. 

2  Fain  would  I  climb  above  the  skies, 
To  see  the  beauties  of  his  face ; 
My  faith  would  into  vision  rise, 

And  hope  would  cease  in  his  embrace^ 

3  I  languish  Avith  extreme  desire. 
The  object  of  my  love  to  see  ; 

O  let  me  in  love's  flames  expire. 
That  I  may  with  my  Jesus  be. 

4  This  life's  a  pilgrimage  of  care  ; 
When  will  the  happy  season  come,^ 
That  I  shall  breathe  celestial  air, 
And  settle  in  my  native  home  ?. 

513 


750,  751  ETERNITY. 

2.   PUNISHMENT  OF  THE  WICKED. 

'^"»  He//.— Mark  ix.  48. 

1  "tJELL  !  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound  ; 

It  chills  the  heart  and  shocks  the  ear ; 
It  spreads  a  sickly  damp  around, 
And  makes  the  guilty  quake  with  fear. 

2  Far  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day^ 
Its  frightful,  gloomy  region  lies ; 
Fierce  flames  amidst  the  darkness  play, 
And  thick  sulphureous  vapors  rise. 

3  Conscience,  the  never  dying  worm, 
With  constant  torture  gnaws  the  heart, 
And  wo  and  wrath,  in  ev'ry  form, 
Inflame  the  wounds,  increase  the  smart. 

4  The  wretches  rave,  o'erwhelm'd  with  wo, 
And  bite  their  everlasting  chains ; 

But  with  their  rage  their  torments  grow, 
Resentment  but  augments  their  pains. 

5  Sad  world  indeed  \  what  heart  can  bear, 
Hopeless,  in  all  these  pains  to  lie ; 
Rack'd  with  vexation,  grief,  despair. 
And  ever  dying,  never  die ! 

6  "Lord,  save  a  guilty  soul  from  hell. 

Who  seeks  thy  pard'ning,  cleansing  blood  ; 

O  let  me  in  thy  kingdom  dwell. 

To  praise  my  Saviour  and  my  God." 

S.  M. 

*751«     The  final  Sentence  and  Misery  of  the  Wicked. 
Matt.  XXV.  41. 

1     A  ND  will  the  Judge  descend  ? 
And  must  the  dead  arise? 
And  not  a  single  soul  escape 
His  all-discerning  eyes  ! 
514 


DISMISSIONS   AND   DOXOLOGIES.  752 

2  And  from  his  righteous  lips 
Shall  this  dead  sentence  sound ; 

And,  through  the  numerous  guilty  throng. 
Spread  black  despair  around  ? 

3  'Depart  from  me,  accurs'd, 
To  everlasting  flame, 

For  rebel-angels  first  prepar'd, 
Where  mercy  never  came.' 

4  How  will  my  heart  endure 
The  terrors  of  that  day  ; 

When  earth  and  heaven,  before  his  face, 
Astonish'd,  shrink  away  ? 

5  But  ere  that  trumpet  shakes 
The  mansions  of  the  dead ; 

Hark,  from  the  gospel's  cheering  sound, 
What  joyful  tidings  spread  ! 

6  Ye  sinners,  seek  his  grace. 
Whose  wrath  ye  cannot  bear ; 

Fly  to  the  shelter  of  his  cross, 
And  find  salvation  there. 

7  So  shall  that  curse  remove, 
By  which  the  Saviour  bled ; 

And  the  last  awful  day  shall  pour 
His  blessings  on  your  head. 


DISMISSIONS  AND  DOXOLOGIES. 

DISMISSIONS. 

752.  P.M.     8,7,8,7,4,7, 

1  T  ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing — 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  ; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace ; 

Oh,  refresh  us ! 
Trav'lling  through  this  wilderness. 
515 


753,  754  DISMISSIONS  and 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  ; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound  : 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away  ; 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven. 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumb'rous  clay. 

May  we,  ready, 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day  ! 

T'il  .     .    .         L.  M. 

*  «^«^«      Dismission ;  or,  a  parting  Hymn. 

1  riHRISTIANS  and  brethren  !  ere  we  part, 

Join  ev'ry  voice  and  ev'ry  heart ; 
One  solemn  hymn  to  God  we'll  raise, 
One  final  song  of  grateful  praise. 

2  Christians  !  we  here  may  meet  no  more. 
But  there  is  yet  a  happier  shore ; 

And  there,  released  from  toil  and  pain, 
Dear  brethren,  we  shall  meet  again. 

3  Now  to  our  God,  the  Three  in  One, 
Be  everlasting  glory  done  ; 

Raise  ye,  his  saints,  the  sound  again, 
Ye  nations,  join  the  loud  Amen. 

•Tfi/i  L.  M. 

7&4:.       yr^g  pg^^g  qJ   Qq^  gj^all  J,^f,p^  ^^, 

1  ^HE  peace  which  God  alone  reveals, 

And  by  his  word  of  grace  imparts, 
Which  only  the  believer  feels. 
Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our  hearts. 

2  And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 
The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  every  soul  assembled  here ! 

516 


DoxoLOGiEs.  755 — 758 

755.  P.  M.     8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8,  8. 

1  nPHIS  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 

Our  faithful,  unchangeable  friend  ; 
Whose  love  is  as  large  as  his  pow'r. 

And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end ; 
'Tis  Jesus,  the  first  and  the  last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home  ; 
We'll  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past. 
And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 

**^*  Dismission. 

1  /^NCE  more,  before  we  part, 

Great  God,  attend  our  pray'r ; 
And  seal  the  gospel  on  the  heart 
Of  ev'ry  person  here. 

2  And  if  we  meet  no  more, 
On  Zion's  holy  ground  ; 

O  may  we  reach  that  blissful  shore, 
Where  all  thy  saints  are  bound. 

^^^       P.  M.     8,7,8,7,8,7,8,7,8,7. 
•  **  •  •  At  parting.— ^  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

1  l^/JAY  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Saviour, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love. 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union, 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord : 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

758.         (380)     P.  M.     7,  7,  7,  7. 

1  ^T^HANKS  for  mercies  past  receive  ; 
Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 
With  eternity  in  view. 

517  3R 


759 — 761  DISMISSIONS  and 

2  Bless  thy  word  to  old  and  young ; 

Grant  us,  Lord !  thy  peace  and  love  ; 
And  when  life's  short  course  is  run. 
Take  us  to  thy  house  above. 

^-^  (381)     L.  M. 

#o».  TT^g  Christian  farewell 

1  nPHY  presence,  everlasting  God  ! 

Wide  through  all  nature  spreads  abroad 
Thy  watchful  eyes,  which  never  sleep, 
In  ev'ry  place  thy  children  keep. 

2  While  near  each  other  we  remain, 
Thou  dost  our  lives  and  pow'rs  sustain ; 
When  sep'rate,  we  rejoice  to  share 
Thy  counsels  and  thy  gracious  care. 

3  To  thee  we  now  commit  our  ways, 
And  still  implore  thy  heav'nly  grace  ; 
Still  cause  thy  face  on  us  to  shine, 
And  guard  and  guide  us  still  as  thine. 

4  Give  us,  in  thy  beloved  house. 
Again  to  pay  our  grateful  vows ; 
Or,  if  that  joy  no  more  be  known. 
Give  us  to  meet  around  thy  throne. 


DOXOLOGIES. 

760,  L.  M. 

^O  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honor,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

761.  C.  M. 

lyOW  let  the  Father  and  the  Son 
^       And  Spirit  be  ador'd. 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 
518 


DoxoLOGiEs.  762 — 765 


762.  c.  M. 

nrO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  everlasting  honors  paid, 
Henceforth,  for  evermore. 

763.  C.  M. 

npO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

Your  grateful  voices  raise  ; 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Give  an  immortal  praise. 

764.  C.  M. 

4  LL  glory  to  th'  Eternal  Three, 

^^  And  undivided  One  ; 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Coequal  honors  done. 

765.  P.  M.    8,  7,  8,  7,  4,  7. 

■pATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
Thou  the  God  whom  we  adore  ; 
May  we  all  thy  love  inherit, 
To  thine  image  us  restore ; 

Vast  Eternal! 
Praises  to  thee  evermore. 

766.  s.  M. 

'Y'E  angels,  round  the  throne, 

And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 
519 


EXPLANATION 


VARIOUS  METRES  IN  THIS  VOLUME. 


S.  M.  Short  Metre.— C.  M.  Common  Metre.— L.  M. 
Metre.— P.  M.  Peculiar  Metre. 


Loni 


Metres. 

No.  of  syllables  in  each  line . 

Table  of  Tunes. 

s. 

M. 

6,6,8,6, 

Margate,  &c. 

c. 

M. 

8,6,8,6, 

Holden,  &c. 

L. 

M. 

8,8,8,8, 

Heidelberg,  &c. 

P 

M. 

8,7,8,7,7,7, 

Lintz,  &c. 

7,7,7,7, 

German  Hymn,  &c. 

8,7,8,7,8,7,8,7, 

Shields,  &c. 

6,6,6,6,8,8, 

Amherst,  &c. 

8,8,6,8,8,6, 

Rapture,  &c. 

7,7,7,7,7,7,7,7, 

Hotham,  &c. 

8,8,8,8,8,8,  as  113 

Martin's  Lane,  &c. 

8,7,8,7,4,7, 

Calvary,  &c. 

8,7,8,7, 

Stockholm,  &c. 

8,8,8,8,8,8,  as  112 

The  Penitent's  Prayer,  &c. 

8,8,8,8,8,8,8,8, 

Field's,  &c. 

7,7,7,7,7,7, 

Townhead,  &c. 

11,10,11,10, 

Star  of  the  F-ast. 

cc 

7,6,7,6,7,6,7,6, 

Wirtemberg. 

8,7,8,7,7,7,8,8, 

Presburg. 

6,6,8,8,6,8,6,6, 

Beauty's  Fall. 

7,6,7,6,7,7,7,6, 

Amsterdam. 

7,6,7,6,7,8,7,6, 

Kingswood. 

11,8,11,8, 

Davis. 

7,6,7,6,7,7,6, 

Evening  Hymn. 

TABLE   OF  FIRST  LINES. 


The  figures  express  the  numbers  of  the  Hymns  as  they 
are  arranged. 

ABSURD  and  vain  attempt !  to  bind,     -        -        -        -  695 

AfSiction  is  a  stormy  deep,      -       -        -        -        -  461 

Ah,  what  can  I,  a  sinner,  do,      -----        -  262 

Alas,  alas,  how  blind  I've  been,       -----  261 

Alas  1  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed,        -----  133 

All  glory  to  the  Eternal  Three, 764 

All-powerful,  self-existent  God,  ------  21 

All  ye  who  laug-h  and  sport  with  death,  -        -        -         -  236 

Almighty  Father,  gracious  Lord,        -        -        .        _         _  87 

Amazing  sight !  the  Saviour  stands,         -        -        -         .  200 

Amidst  a  world  of  hopes  and  fears,    -----  178 

Amid  the  splendors  of  thy  state,      -----  38 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross,        ------  462 

And  am  I  born  to  die,      -------  231 

And  am  I  only  born  to  die,         -        -        -        -        -        -  232 

And  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord,       -        -        -   ^    -  78 

And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love,       -----  120 

And  let  our  bodies  part,  -        - 649 

And  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 470 

And  must  this  body  die,  -        - 709 

And  now  the  scales  have  left  mine  eyes,     -        -        -        .  214 

And  shall  we  still  be  slaves,  ------  130 

And  will  the  great  Eternal  God, 595 

And  will  the  Judge  descend,    ------  751 

And  will  the  Lord  thus  condescend,            .        -        _        -  202 

Angel,  roll  the  rock  away,       ------  145 

Another  fleeting  day  is  gone, 630 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done,      -----  624 

Arise,  my  soul,  arise,         -        -        -        -        -,        -        -  157 

As  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung,           -        -        _        -  206 
Assembled  at  thy  great  command,       _        -        -        -        -V540 

As  pants  the  hart  for  cooling  springs,      -        -         -         -  433 

Author  of  life  and  bliss,   -        -         -         -         -         -         -137 

Awake,  awake,  my  sluggish  soul,  -----  234 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun,    -----  621 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays,       -----  333 

Away  from  every  mortal  care,    ------  593 

BACKSLIDERS,  who  your  misery  feel,      -        -        -  407 

Backward  with  humble  shame  v/e  look,     -         .         ,  99 

Band  of  brethren,  who  are  given,  -----  555 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne,          -        -        -        _  44 

Behold  a  stranger  at  the  door,         -----  204 

Behold !  long-wish'd-for  spring  is  come,     -         -ft      -        .  602 


522  TABLE  OF    FIRST  LINES. 

Behold,  O  Israel's  God,            .            ...  655 

Behold,  the  blind  their  sight  receive,  -            -            -       119 

Behold  the  expected  time  draw  near,  -            -            535 

Behold  the  amazing  sight,              -  -            -       141 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind,           -  .            -             142 

Behold  the  wretch,  whose  lust  and  wine,  -            -            -      205 

Behold  what  condescending  love,          -  -            -            510 

Behold,  where  in  a  mortal  form,    -  -            -            -       115 

Beside  the  gospel  pool,              -            -  -            -.           292 

Bleak  winter  is  subdu'd  at  length,  _            .            -       601 

Bless'd  are  the  humble  souls  who  see,  -  -            -            209 

Bless'd  are  the  undefil'd  in  heart,  -  .            .            -       210 

Bless'd  be  the  Father  and  his  love,       -  -            -              42 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds,             -  -            _            .       432 

Bless'd  is  the  man,  for  ever  bless'd,      -  -            -             564 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands,  _            -            -       666 

Bless'd  Jesus,  when  my  soaring  thoughts,         -  -             386 

Blest  Lord,  behold  the  guilty  scorn,  -            -            _      588 

Bless'd  with  the  joy  of  innocence,         -  -             _              89 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow,            _  -            .            -       186 

Bright  as  the  sun's  meridian  blaze,       -  -            -            548 

Bright  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God,  .            _            -       lOO 

Bright  source  of  everlasting  love,         _  -            _            354 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning,      -  -       113 

Brother  in  Christ,  and  well-belov'd,     -  -            -            589 

By  the  thoughtless  world  derided,  -  -            -            -           7 

By  various  maxims,  forms,  and  rules,  -            -            311 

CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King,  -            -            -       455 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day,  -             -             147 

Christians !  brethren  !  ere  we  part,  _            .            _       753 

Come,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  thy  sheep,  -            -             627 

Come,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  -            _            -       512 

Come,  gracious  Spirit  heavenly  Dove,  -            -             173 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls,    -  -            -            -       193 

Come,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove,       -  -   -         -             174 

Come,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast,  -            -            -      216 

Come,  let  me  love,  or  is  my  mind,       -  .            -            197 

Come,  let  our  mournful  songs  record,  -            -            -       123 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs,   .  -            -             136 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high,  -  .            -            .       140 

Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heart,    -  -             745 

Come,  my  fond  fluttering  heart,    -  -            -            -       269 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare,           -  _            _            265 

Come,  said  Jesus'  sacred  voice,    -  -            -            -      221 

Come,  Saviour  Jesus,  from  above,         -  .            -            342 

Come  see  on  bloody  Calvary,        -  -            _            -       523 

Come  sound  his  praise  abroad,              -  .            -              50 

Come  thou  fount  of  every  blessing,  -            _            .       452 

Comfort,  ye  ministers  of  grace,            -  -            -            547 

Come,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  wretched,  -            -            -       183 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord,   -            -  -            •             367 

Convinc'd  of  sin,  men  now  begin,  -             -             _       584 

Courage,  my  soul,  while  God  is  near,  -  -            -            473 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES.  523 

DAY  of  Judgment,  day  of  wonders,  -            -            .       732 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  all  below,  -  -            -              93 

Dearest  of  all  the  names  above,    -  ..            -            .       348 

Dearest  Saviour,  help  thy  servant,       -  _            -            498 

Dear  friend  of  friendless  sinners,  hear,  -            -            -      296 

Dear  Jesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye,             -  -             -             417 

Dear  Lord  my  best  desires  fulfil,    -  -            -            -       435 

Dear  Saviour,  if  these  lambs  should  stray,  -            -             654 

Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  here,  _            _            -       507 

Death  !  'tis  a  melancholy  day,              -  -             -             725 

Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made,  -            -       168 

Depth  of  mercy  !  can  there  be,              -  -             -             413 

Do  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord,      -  -            >            -       386 

Draw  near,  0  Son  of  God,  draw  near,  -             -             561 

Dread  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song,  -            -            -       640 

EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay,     -  -             -             504 

Earth  has  engross'd  my  love  too  long,  -             -       739 

Eat,  drink,  in  mem'ry  of  your  friend,  -  -             -             520 

Enslav'd  by  sin,  and  bound  in  chains,  .             -             -       322 

Equip  me  for  the  war,               -             -  _             _             562 

Ere  the  blue  heavens  were  stretch'd  abroad,          -  -        99 

Eternal  and  immortal  King,      _             -  _             -               40 

Eternal  God,  almighty  cause,          -  -             -             -         18 

Eternal  Power  !  whose  high  abode,      -  -             -                13 

Eternal  Source  of  every  joy,          -  -             _     -        >       599 

Eternal  Spirit,  source  of  light,             _  _            .             181 

Eternal  Spirit,  'twas  thy  breath,    -  -             -             -           1 

Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess,        -             -  -             _             173 
Eternity  is  just  at  hand,     -----       242 

Every  fallen  soul,  by  sinning,  -             -  .             .             321 

Every  moment  brings  me  nearer,  -  -             -             ,       475 

Exalted  high  at  God's  right  hand,         -  -             -             745 

Exert  thy  pow'r,  thy  rights  maintain,  -             -             -       545 

FAIN  would  my  soul  with  wonder  trace,     -  -            489 

Fairest  of  all  the  lights  above,  -             -             -         62 

Fair  Sion's  King,  we  suppliant  bow,  -  -             -             593 

Faith  adds  nevr  charms  to  earthly  bliss,  -             -             -       313 

Far  from  affliction,  toil,  and  care,        -  -             -             577 

Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world  be  gone,  -             -       490 

Far  from  the  world,  O  Lord,  I  flee,       -  -            .            375 

Far  from  thy  fold,  0  God,  my  feet,  -            .            -       394 

Father!  at  thy  call  I  come,      -            -  -            -            256 

Father  divine,  the  Saviour  cried,    -  -             -             -       117 

Father  divine,  thy  piercing  eye,            .  _             _             4gg 

Father,  God,  who  seest  in  me,        -  -             .            .       397 

Father,  how  wide  thy  glories  shine,      -  -             _               55 

Father,  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand,      -  .             -             -       459 

Father  of  faithful  Abra'm  hear,            -  _            -             553 

Father  of  mercies,  bow  thine  ear,  -             -             -       559 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  house,            -  -             -             555 

Father  of  glory !  to  thy  name,        -  -            -            -         41 

Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love,            _  _            -            282 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word,     -  -           \              -          3 


524 


TABLE   OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,   - 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 

Firm  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright. 

For  a  season  call'd  to  part. 

For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord,  - 

From  his  low  bed  of  mortal  dust,  - 

From  this  world's  joys,  and  senseless  mith, 

GIVE  thanks  to  God  most  high, 
Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise, 
Give  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame. 
Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears, 
Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
GI017  to  God  who  reigns  above,    - 
Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
Go,  and  the  Saviour's  grace  proclaim, 
Go,  friends  of  Jesus,  and  proclaim. 
Go  through  the  gates,  'tis  God  commands, 
Go,  ye  heralds  of  salvation. 
Go,  ye  messengers  of  God, 
God  from  the  throne  with  piercing  eyes, 
God  is  a  name  my  soul  adores, 
God  is  a  Spirit  just  and  wise,  - 
God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 
God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 
God,  my  supporter,  and  my  hope, 
God  of  eternity,  from  thee, 
God  of  my  life,  whose  gracious  pow'r, 
God  of  my  life,  to  thee  belongs, 
God  of  my  life,  to  thee,      -  -  - 

God  of  my  life,  look  gently  down, 
God  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise,  - 
God  of  mercy !  God  of  grace,    - 
God  of  our  lives  thy  constant  care, 
God  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice,  - 
God,  to  correct  the  world, 
Grace,  'tis  a  charming  sound,    -  -  ^ 

Gracious  Lord,  incline  thine  ear,  - 
Great  God,  accept  our  songs  of  praise. 
Great  God,  as  seasons  disappear,  - 
Great  God,  at  whose  all-powerful  call, 
Great  God,  how  infmito  art  thou,  - 
Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim, 
Great  God,  in  vain  man's  narrow  view,      - 
Great  God !  my  early  vows  to  thee. 
Great  God  !  now  condescend. 
Great  God  of  wonders,  all  Ihy  ways,     - 
Great  God  !  the  nations  of  the  earth, 
Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand, 
Great  God  !  what  hosts  of  angels  stand, 
Great  Lord  of  all,  thy  matcliless  power, 
Great  Lord  of  angels !  vvc  adore. 
Great  v/as  the  day,  the  joy  was  great. 


441 

7  Go 

679 

651 

176 

717 

747 

110 

46 

22 

72 

533 

49 

102 

631 

544 

543 

549 

550 

545 

213 

17 

29 

71 

69 

287 

705 

469 

609 

643 

674 

116 

258 

608 

613 

687 

316 

281 

668 

605 

598 

20 

389 

19 

619 

658 

352 

532 

607 

3 

94 

566 

528 


TABLE   OF  FIRST  LINES. 


5-25 


Greatest  of  beings,  source  of  life, 
Guide  me,  0  tiiou  great  Jehovah, 

HAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 
Hail  boundless  love,  that  first  began, 
Hail,  great  Creator,  vt^ise  and  good, 
Hail !  my  ever  blessed  Jesus,    - 
Hail !  thou  once  despised  Jesus,     - 
Happy  is  be  whose  early  years, 
Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 
Happy  the  hours,  the  golden  days, 
Happy  the  man  whose  wishes  climb, 
Hark !  from  on  high  a  solemn  voice,    - 
Hark!  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound, 
Hark!  'tis  our  heavenly  leader's  voice, 
Hark!  'tis  the  Saviour's  voice  1  hear. 
Hark,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord, 
Hark!  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 
Hark!  the  song  of  Jubilee, 
Hark  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy, 
Hark!  what  celestial  notes. 
Hark!  what  triumphant  strains  are  these, 
Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise,    - 
He  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners  dies, 
Hell!  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound,    - 
Here  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  God,  - 
Here  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet, 
High  in  yonder  realms  of  light,     - 
High  let  us  swell  our  tuneful  notes, 
High  on  his  everlasting  throne, 
Holy  and  reverend  is  the  name, 
Holy  Ghost,  dispel  our  sadness,     - 
Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord, 
Holy  Lord  God !  I  love  thy  truth,  - 
Hosanna  to  the  Son,     -  -  - 

Hosanna  to  the  royal  Son, 
Hosanna  with  a  cheerful  sound, 
How  are  thy  servants  blest,  0  Lord, 
How  beauteous  are  their  feet,  - 
How  blest  the  sacred  tie  that  binds, 
How  can  a  sinner  know. 
How  condescending  and  how  kind, 
Hov/  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round, 
How  great,  how  terrible,  that  God, 
How  happy,  gracious  Lord,  are  we, 
How  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot, 
How  long  shall  death,  the  tyrant,  reign, 
How  lost  was  my  condition, 
How  lovely,  how  divinely  sweet, 
How  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart, 
How  sad  and  awful  is  my  state. 
How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is. 
How  shall  a  lost  sinner  in  pain. 
How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts,  . 


67 
455 

436 
334 

58 
325 
346 
652 
438 
395 
372 
722 
701 
143 
192 
387 
105 
530 
139 
104 
531 
218 
144 
750 
132 
525 
748 
108 
560 

28 
180 

43 
421 
135 
347 
615 

81 
351 
433 
35G 
131 
467 
733 
382 
451 
730 
169 
491 
414 
260 
3Uo 
412 
9 


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TABLE  OF  FIRST   LINES. 


How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life, 
How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  soundsj 
How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
How  vain  are  all  things  here  below, 
How  various  and  how  new, 
Haw  vast  is  the  tribute  I  owe, 

I  AND  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord, 
I  ask'd  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow, 
I  hear  a  voice  that  comes  from  far, 
I  know  that  my  redeemer  lives, 
I  love  the  Lord;  but  ah  !  how  far, 
I  love  the  Lord;  he  heard  my  cries, 
I  love  thy  Zion,  Lord, 
I  love  to  steal  awhile  away, 
I  saw  beyond  the  tomb, 
1  send  the  joys  of  earth  away, 
I  thirst,  but  not  as  once  I  did,  . 
I  thirst,  thou  wounded  Lamb  of  God, 
I  was  a  grovelling  creature  once, 
I  would,  but  cannot  sing,    . 
I'll  praise  my  Maker  whilst  I've  breath. 
I'm  bound  for  New-Jerusalem, 
I  my  Ebenezer  raise,     . 
Indulgent  Father,  by  whose  care,  . 
Indulgent  Father !  how  divine. 
Indulgent  God  !  to  thee  I  raise. 
Indulgent  God,  to  thee  we  pray. 
Indulgent  sovereign  of  the  skies,     . 
Infinite  grace  !  and  can  it  be,    . 
In  glad  amazement,  Lord  I  stand,  . 
In  sleep's  serene  oblivion  laid. 
In  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise, 
In  sweet  exalted  strains, 
In  the  floods  of  tribulation, 
In  thy  great  name,  0  Lord,  we  come 
In  vain  my  fancy  strives  to  paint,  . 
In  vain  opposing  nations  rage,    . 
In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find, 
In  what  confusion  earth  appears, 
Israel,  in  ancient  days, 

JEHOVAH'S  grace,  how  full,  how  free, 
Jehovah  speaks,  "  Seek  ye  my  face," 
Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
Jesus,  full  of  all  compassion, 
Jesus,  help  thy  fallen  creature, 
Jesus,  if  still  the  same  thou  art, 
Jesus,  if  still  thou  art  to-day, 
Jesus  invites  his  saints, 
Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies, 
Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul, 
Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone,     - 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace,    - 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God,    - 


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Jesus,  my  Saviour,  Brother,  Friend, 
Jesus,  my  strength,  my  hope, 
Jesus,  our  triumphant  head, 
Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun, 
Jesus,  thou  dear  redeeming  Lord, 
Jesus,  thy  blessings  are  not  few, 
J'esus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me, 
Jesus,  thy  wandering  sheep  behold, 
Join  all  the  glorious  names, 
Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come, 
Just  o'er  the  grave  I  hung, 

KINDRED,  and  friends,  and  native  land, 
Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, 
LADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears. 
Lamb  of  God !  for  sinners  slain. 
Lamb  of  God,  we  fall  before  thee. 
Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join. 
Let  all  who  truly  bear. 
Let  av'rice,  born  frome  shore  to  shore, 
Let  carnal  minds  the  world  pursue. 
Let  earth  and  heaven  agree,     . 
Let  ev'ry  ear  attend. 
Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be,    . 
Let  Pharisees  of  high  esteem, 
Let  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite. 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie, 
Let  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road. 
Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake. 
Life  is  a  span,  a  fleeting  hour,     . 
Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
Lift  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light. 
Like  Bartimeus,  we  are  blind, 
Lo,  he  comes  array'd  in  vengeance, 
Lo !  he  comes,  the  King  of  glory,     . 
Lo  !  he  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 
Lo,  what  a  pleasing  sight,    . 
Long  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name. 
Lord,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee. 
Lord,  and  am  I  yet  alive. 
Lord  !  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall. 
Lord  !  at  thy  feet  in  dust  I  lie. 
Lord,  at  thy  table  I  behold. 
Lord  !  didst  thou  die,  but  not  for  me, 
Lord,  dismiss  us  from  thy  blessing,  - 
Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see,  - 
Lord,  I  am  pain'd,  but  I  resign. 
Lord,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine. 
Lord  !  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin. 
Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 
Lord,  in  the  days  of  youth,  - 
Lord  of  my  life,  O  may  I  praise. 
Lord  of  the  Sabbath,  hear  our  vows. 
Lord  of  the  worlds  above, 


343 
289 
152 
529 
495 
201 
381 
556 
332 
107 
675 
551 
647 
11 
279 
336 
5 
518 
4 
307 
329 
188 
75 
431 
61 
65 
388 
567 
714 
217 
681 
208 
735 
736 
731 
434 
52 
26 
341 
271 
290 
524 
303 
752 
639 
672 
590 
254 
440 
671 
616 
505 
500 


528 


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Lord,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  fly,  - 

Lord  !  shed  a  beam  of  heavenly  day, 

Lord,  thou  hast  search'd  and  seen  me  through, 

Lord,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray,     - 

Lord,  'tis  a  pleasing  thing  to  stand,  - 

Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now, 

Lord,  we  confess  our  num'rous  faults, 

Lord,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I,  - 

Lord,  what  our  ears  have  heard, 

Lord,  what  was  man  when  made  at  first, 

Lord,  when  together  here  we  meet, 

Lord,  when  we  cast  our  eyes  abroad,     - 

Love  divine,  all  love  excelling, 

Love  divine,  how  sweet  the  sound, 

MAN  has  a  soul  of  vast  desires, 
May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 
Men  of  God,  go  take  your  stations, 
Methinks  the  last  great  day  is  come, 
Mistaken  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven. 
Must  friends  and  kindred  droop  and  die. 
My  barns  are  full,  my  stores  increase, 
My  brethren,  from  my  heart  beloved, 
My  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord,    . 
My  drowsy  pow'rs,  why  sleep  ye  so, 
My  Father !  cheering  name, 
My  flying  years  time  urges  on,    ; 
My  former  hopes  are  fled,     . 
My  God !  and  is  thy  table  spread, 
My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love,    - 
My  God,  my  life,  my  love. 
My  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love,  . 
My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be,     . 
My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys. 
My  God,  thy  boundless  love  I  praise, 
My  God,  thy  service  well  demands. 
My  gracious,  loving  Lord, 
My  heart,  how  dreadful  hard  it  is,    . 
My  hope,  my  all,  my  Saviour  thou. 
My  hope,  my  portion,  and  my  God, 
My  Lord !  in  whose  presence  I  live. 
My  rising  soul,  with  strong  desires,     - 
My  song-  shall  bless  the  Lord  of  all. 
My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord, 
My  soul,  repeat  his  praise,     -        -        - 
My  soul,  the  awful  hour  will  come. 
My  soul,  the  minutes  haste  away. 
My  spirit  looks  to  God  alone,     -         -         - 
My  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll, 

NO,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more,  - 
Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard. 
Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts,         -         -         - 
Not  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth. 
Not  by  the  laws  of  innocence,    z        '        ' 


536 
251 

25 
642 
502 
497 
338 

94 
508 

92 
650 
542 
423 
391 
225 
757 
539 
734 
S23 
710 
219 
563 
114 
401 
428 
656 
264 
526 
612 

55 
286 
426 
472 

33 
682 
278 
411 
331 
175 
425 
383 
111 
363 

36 
676 
233 
473 
726 
727 
742 
320 
368 
318 


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Not  from  relentless  fate's  dark  womb,  -        -        -        -           73 

Not  from  the  dust  affliction  grows,      -  -        -        -        -     458 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord,       .  _         -         -         -          744 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme,            -  -        -        -            350 

Now  be  that  sacrifice  survey'd,        -  -            _            -     142 

Now,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  -            -            .           659 

Now  from  the  altar  of  our  hearts,  -  -            -            -     637 

Now  I  have  found  the  gTound  wherein,  -            -           357 

Now  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood,   -  -            -            -     653 

Now  is  th'  accepted  time,            ...  -          183 

Now  is  the  time,  th'  accepted  hour,  .            _            _     230 

Now  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive,  -             .    .         _           578 

Now  let  our  hearts  conspire  to  raise,  -            -            -     676 

Now  let  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  -            -            -           761 

Now  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains,  -            -            -     159 

Now  the  shades  of  night  are  gone,  -             -             -           623 

Now  we  hail  the  happy  dawning,     -  -            -            -     586 

O  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul,  -            -            -            53 

0  could  I  find  some  peaceful  bow'r,  -            -            -    401 

O  could  I  speak  the  matchless  worth,  -            -            -          326 

0  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day,       -  -            .            -     253 

0  for  that  tenderness  of  heart,  -  -            -            -          250 

0  God  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand,     -  -            -            -     437 

0  God  of  Zion !  from  thy  throne,  _            .            .          579 

0  God  to  whom  in  flesh  reA-eal'd,      -  -            -            -     308 

O  happy  soul,  that  lives  on  high,  -            -             -          369 

0  Lord,  another  day  is  flown,           .  -            -            .     633 

0  Lord,  my  God,  in  mercy  turn,  _            _            .          266 

0  Lord,  our  languid  souls  inspire,    -  -            -            -    493 

O  love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art,  -            .            .          324 

O  love  divine,  what  hast  thou  done,  -            _            -     33O 

O  my  soul,  what  means  this  sadness,  ...     399 

0  that  I  could  repent,     -----  249 

O  that  I  could  repent,           -            -  -            -            -    252 

O  that  I  had  a  seraph's  fire,         -  -            -            -          340 

O  that  1  knew  the  sacred  place,        -  -            -            -     378 

O  that  I  were  as  heretofore,       -  -            -            -           4l8 

0  that  I  were  as  heretofore,             _  _            -            -     557 

0  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone,  _            _            .          494 

O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways  _            -            -     I79 

0  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys,  -            .            -          740 

O  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys,    -  -            -            -     160 

O  thou  before  whose  gracious  throne,  -            -            -          ^75 

O  thou  God  of  my  salvation,            -  -            -            -     344 

0  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry,  -            -            -          275 

O  thou  that  dost  in  secret  see,           -  -            -            -    284 

O  thou  who  this  mysterious  bread,  -            -            -          519 

O  thou,  whose  beams  serenely  bright,  -            -            -     162 

O  thou,  whose  tender  mercy  hears,  -           -            -          299 

O  'tis  enough,  I  ask  no  more,            -  -            -            -    431 

O  what  a  pleasure  'tis  to  see,    -  -            -            -          669 

O  what  amazing  words  of  grace,    -  -            -            -    191 

O  when  wilt  thou  my  Saviour  be,  -           -            -          301 

0  Zion,  when  I  think  of  thee,          -  -           -            .    443 

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530  TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

O'er  those  gloomy  hills  of  darkness,      -  -            .             533 

Of  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know,  -  -             -             -       390 

Of  him  who  did  salvation  bring,            .  -             _            345 

Oft  as  the  bell,  with  solemn  toll,    -  -            -            .       699 

Oh  could  I  find  from  day  to  day,           _  _            -            379 

Oh  for  a  closer  walk  with  God,      -  -            -            -       416 

Oh  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing,        -  .            -            337 

Oh,  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy,  -            -            _       583 

Oh,  if  my  soul  was  form'd  for  wo,        -  .            -            267 

Oh  may  the  pow'r  which  melts  the  rock,    -  -             -       692 

Oh,  that  the  Lord  would  hear  my  cry,  -  -            -            302 

Oh,  turn,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies,  _            -            -       263 

Oh  what  stupendous  mercy  shines,        -  -            -             661 

Oh  where  shall  rest  be  found,         -  -            -            -       698 

Omnipresent  God,  whose  aid,    -             -  -            -             632 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand,  -  -            -            -      476 

On  Judah's  plains  as  shepherds  sat,        -  -            -            113 

On  the  brink  of  fiery  ruin,              -  -            -            -       358 

On  the  mountain's  top  appearing,           .  _            _             585 

On  this  sweet  morn  my  Lord  arose,  -            -            -       626 

On  thee,  great  Ruler  of  the  skies,        .  -            -             688 

Once  more,  before  we  part,            _  _            _            _       756 

Once  more  my  eyes  behold  the  day,      -  -            -             611 

Once  more  my  soul  the  rising  day,  _             .             _       614 

Once  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day,      .  -            -             670 

One  there  is  above  all  others,          ...  -       338 

Our  country  is  Immanuel's  ground,       -  _            -            454 

Our  days,  alas  !  our  mortal  days,    .  -            -            -       223 

Our  Father,  thron'd  above  the  sky,        -  -            -            394 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead,    -  -            -            -       155 

Our  Sabbaths  come  so  welcome  on,       -  -            -             625 

Our  souls  with  pleasing  wonder  view,  -            -            -        35 

PARENT  of  good !  thy  works  of  might,  -            -         57 

Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed,  -            -             171 

Peate  be  on  this  house  bestow'd,    -  -            -            -       648 

Peace  !  the  welcome  sound  proclaim,     -  -            -             693 

Pity  the  nations,  0  our  God,           -  -            _            -       527 

Plung'd  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair,        -  _            -            349 

Poor,  weak,  and  worthless,  though  I  am,  -            -            -      166 

Praise,  happy  land,  Jehovah's  name,     -  -            -             685 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above,  -            -            -       109 

Pray'r  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire,          _  -            _            437 

Pray'r  was  appointed  to  convey,     -  -            -            -       483 

Precious  Bible!  what  a  treasure,            -  _            _                6 

Proclaim,  said  Christ,  God's  wondrous  garce,  -            -       511 

Prostrate,  dear  Jesus,  at  thy  feet,          -  -            -            257 

Proud  Babylon  yet  waits  her  doom,  -            _            _      527 

RAISE,  thoughtless  sinner  raise  thine  eye,               -            235 

Raise  your  triumphant  songs,  -            _            -       106 

Rejoice  in  God,  the  word  commands,    -  -            -            392 

Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns,            -  _            -            -      534 

Rejoice,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high,      .  -            -            151 

Return,  my  roving  heart,  return,    -  -            -            -      427 


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Return,  0  wanderer,  return,      -            .  -            -            203 
Rock  of  ages,  shelter  me,  -----      164 

SAFELY  through  another  week,        -  -            -             628 

Salvation,  0  tiie  joyful  sound,  .             -             _       363 

Saviour,  canst  thou  love  a  traitor,         -  -            -            270 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation,           -  .            _            -      580 

Say,  sinner,  hatli  a  voice  within,            _  _            _            229 

See,  from  Zion's  sacred  mountain,  -            -            -       196 

See,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne,   -  -            -            618 
See  how  the  rising  sun,       -----       691 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand,       _  -            -             509 

See  th'  Eternal  Judge  descending,  _            .            _       737 

See  what  a  living  stone,            -            -  •     -            -             148 

Self  righteous  souls,  on  works  rely,  .            _            -       317 

Shall  atheists  dare  insult  the  cross,        -  -            -               12 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear,  _            .            _       57O 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  didst  lead,      -  -            -            554 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep,  .            _            -       573 

Shepherd  of  souls,  if  thou  indeed,        -  .            -            559 

Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God,      -  -            -            -        80 

Show  pity,  Lord,  0  Lord,  forgive,         .  -            .            274 

Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear,         .  -             -            -       645 

Since  we  are  call'd  to  part,        -            -  -            -            576 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  who  loud  proclaims,  -            .            .       312 

Sin  hath  a  thousand  treacherous  arts,   -  -            -              91 

Sinners,  approach  your  dying  Lord,  _            -            _       184 

Sinner,  art  thou  still  secure,      -            -  -            -            239 

Sinners  !  the  voice  of  God  regard,  .            _            .       243 

Sinners,  this  solemn  truth  regard,          -  -            _            215 

Sinners,  will  you  scorn  the  message,  -            -            -       187 

Smote  by  the  law,  I'm  justly  slain,         .  .            -            268 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express,    -  -            -            -       446 

Some  seraph  lend  your  heavenly  tongue,  -            -               15 

Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong,  -            -            -        27 

Sovereign  Ruler,  Lord  of  all,   -            -  -            -            283 

Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies,           -  .            .            -       429 

Spirit !  leave  thine  house  of  clay,          -  -            -            716 

Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay,      -  -            -            -      228 

Stern  winter  throws  his  icy  chains,       -  -            -             606 

Stop,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think,  _            _            _      240 

Stoop  down,  my  thoughts,  that  us'd  to  rise,       -  -            247 

Stretch'd  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies,  -            -            .       125 

Stricken,  smitten,  and  afflicted,             -  -            -             i2g 

Supreme  High-priest,  the  pilgrim's  light,  -            -            -       399 

Sure  the  blest  Comforter  is  nigh,          -  -            -            177 

Sweet^is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace,  -            -            -        34 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King,  -            -            506 

Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing,  -             _             _       374 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt,     -  .            -            396 

TEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days,  -            -            -       702 

Tell  me  no  more  of  earthly  toys,  -             -             443 

Terrible  thought !  shall  I  alone,      -  -            _            .      245 

Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive,          .  _            .            753 


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That  awful  hour  will  soon  appear,  _            .            .       704 

The  Christian  navigates  a  sea,               .  -            _            457 

The  darkened  sky,  how  thick  it  low'rs,  -            -            .       46O 

The  day  is  past  and  gone,          -            -  _            -            535 

The  eagle  fond  her  charge  awakes,  -            -            -        85 

The  gold  and  silver  are  the  Lord's,       -  -            -             663 

The  grave  is  now  a  favor'd  spot,     -  -            -            -       723 

The  hour  of  my  departure's  come,        -  -            -            48O 

The  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads,  -             -            -       195 

The  Lord,  how  fearful  is  his  name,       -  .            .               66 

The  Lord  in  Zion  plac'd  his  name,  -             .            .       501 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed,           -            _  _            -             ]50 

The  Lord  of  earth  and  sky,              .  _            -            -       610 

The  Lord  of  life,  with  glory  crown'd,  -  -            -            153 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare,  -            -            -         79 

The  Lord,  who  truly  knows,     -            -  -            -            485 

The  Lord  will  happiness  divine,      -  -            -            -      255 

The  man  is  ever  blest,              -            -  -            -            212 

The  morning  flow'rs  display  their  sweets,  ••  -            -       706 

The  mighty  deep  gives  up  her  trust,      -  -            -            733 

The  new-born  child  of  gospel  grace,  ...       366 

The  peace  which  God  alone  reveals,     -  -            -             754 

The  promises  I  sing,            -            -  -            -            -         31 

The  Saviour  calls,  let  ev'ry  ear,            -  _            _             194 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high,     -  -            -            -        59 

The  Spirit  breathes  upon  the  word,      -  -            -               IQ 

The  spring,  great  God,  at  thy  command,  -            -            -       604 

The  sun  is  fast  descending,       -            -  -            -            456 

The  time  is  short,  the  season  near,  -            -            _      227 

The  wandering  star,  and  fleeting  wind,  -            -            409 

Thee  we  adore.  Eternal  name,        _  -            -            -       703 

Thee  we  adore.  Eternal  vrord,   -            -  -            -             101 

There  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood,  -            -            -       327 

There  is  a  glorious  world  on  high,        -  -            -             371 

There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands,  -            -            -       721 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight,            -  _            -             738 

There  is  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace,  -            -            -       241 

They  that  have  made  their  refuge  God,  -            -              77 

This  feast  was  Jesus'  high  behest,  _            _            .       52I 

This  God  is  the  God  we  adore,               _  _            .            755 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made,  .            _            .       597 

This  is  the  feast  of  heavenly  wine,       -  -            -            515 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O  my  God,    -  -            -             -       392 

Thou  art,  0  God,  a  Spirit  pure,             -  _            .               14 

Thou  God  of  glorious  majesty,        -  -            -            -      248 

Thou  great  mysterious  God  unknown,  -  -            -            293 

Thou  hidden  God  for  whom  I  groan,  _             -             -       288 

Thou  man  of  griefs,  remember  me,       -  -            -            273 

Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel  divine,     -  -            -            -       377 

Though  in  the  earthly  church  below,    -  -            -            581 

Though  nature's  voice  you  must  obey,  _            -            -       711 

Through  all  the  various  shifting  scene,  -            -              68 

Through  shades,  and  solitudes  profound,  -            -            -      211 


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Through  sorrow's  night,  and  danger's  path,  -            -            729 

Thus  did  the  pious  Abra'm  pray,     -             -  -             -       657 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on,          -  -            -             629 

Tlius  spake  the  Saviour,  Avhen  he  sent,       -  .            -       565 

Thy  ceaseless  unexhausted  love,           .  _            -              32 

Thy  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord,  -            -  -            -       713 

Thy  presence,  everlasting  God,              .  >            .             759 

Thy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford,            _  _            -      494 

Thy  way,  0  God,  is  in  the  sea,               _  _            -              82 

Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  Avith  wise  design,          -  -            -         84 

'TJs  a  point  I  long  to  know,       .            -  .             -            397 

'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come,  -            -  -       314 

'Tis  finish'd !  so  the  Saviour  cried,        -  -            .             138 

'Tis  hard  from  those  we  love  to  go,            -  -            -       676 

'Tis  midnight,  and  on  Olive's  brow,       -  -            -            122 
'Tis  my  happiness  below,    -----      444 

'Tis  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  hope,            -  .            .            474 

'Tis  wisdom,  mercy,  love  divine,     -             -  -            -        86 

To  calm  the  sorrows  of  the  mind,        _  -            -              74 
To-day  the  Saviour  rose,    -----       637 

To-day  we  lay  the  corner-stone,            -  -            -            594 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,    -            -  -            -       762 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son,           -  -            -            760 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son,  -            -  -            -       763 

To  God  the  only  wise,  -----  295. 

To  God  the  universal  King,             -            •  -            -        39 

To  languish  for  his  native  air,  -            -  -            -            477 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name,              -  -            _       353 

To  praise  the  ever  bounteous  Lord,       _  -            -             603 

To  thee  let  my  first  offerings  rise,               -  _            .       620 

To  thee,  0  God,  my  prayer  ascends,      -  -            -            285, 

To  thy  great  name,  O  Prince  of  peace,      .  -            -      573 

To  your  Creator  God,    -----  48 

'Twas  by  an. order  from  the  Lord,               -  -            -          2 

'Twas  for  our  sake,  eternal  God,           -  -            -             127 

'Twas  God  who  hurl'd  the  rolling  spheres,  -            -        23 

'Tv/as  m  the  watches  of  the  night,        -  -            -             641 

'Twas  on  that  dreadful,  doleful  night,         -  -             -       514 

UNCERTAIN  how  the  w^ay  to  find,  -            -            400 

Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes,         -             -  -             -         76 

VAIN  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  bent,  -            -              98 

Vast  are  thy  works.  Almighty  Lord,    -  -             -         70 

Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame,                .  _             -             482 

WE  lift  our  hearts  to  thee,       -            -  -            -       622 

We  sing  the  almighty  power  of  God,  -            -               60 

We  sing  the  wise,  the  gracious  plan,          .  -            -       339 

Weary  of  wandering  from  my  God,-  -            -            415 

Welcome,  thou  well  belov'd  of  God,           -  -             -       591 

W^elcome,  welcome,  blessed  servant,    -  -            -            571 

Welcome,  welcome,  dear  Redeemer,           -  -             -       305 

Welcome,  ye  hopeful  heirs  of  heav'n,  -  -            -            592 

Well,  the  Redeemer's  gone,            -            .  .            .       156 

We've  no  abiding  city  here,      -            -  -            -            447 


534  TABLE   OF    FIRST  LINES. 

What  are  possessions,  fame,  and  pow'r,  -  .          -            -        97 

What  cheering  words  are  these,             -  -             -             46S 

What  contradictions  meet,               -    '  -             -             -       558 

What  could  your  Redeemer  do,              .  _             _             185 

What  equal  honors  shall  we  bring,  _             -             _       154 

What  heavenly  man,  or  lovely  God,      -  -            -             513 

What  if  death  my  sleep  invade,      -  -            -            -       636 

What  is  our  God,  or  Avhathis  name,      -  •            -               16 

What  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price,  -            -            -         64 

What  is  this  passing  scene,        .            -  -            -            220 

What  language  now  salutes  the  ear,  ...       190 

What  mean  these  jealousies  and  fears,  -            -             309 

What  scenes  of  horror  and  of  dread,  -            -            .       724 

What  sinners  value  I  resign,     -             -  -             -             728 

What  strange  perplexities  arise,     -  -            -            -       402 

What  thousands  never  knew  the  road,  -            -            450 

What  various  hind'rances  we  meet,  -             -            -       484 

When  any  turn  from  Zion's  way,           .  -            _            405 

When  at  a  distance.  Lord,  we  trace,  -             -            -       118 

When  bending  o'er  the  brink  of  life,    -  -            -             696 

When  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away,  -            -            -       715 

When  darkness  long  has  veil'd  my  mind,  -            -             404 

When  death  appears  before  my  sight,  .            .            -       707 

When  faith  beholds  the  saints  above,    -  -            -        '     741 

When  frowning  death  appears,       -  -            -     -        -      238 

When  gloomy  thoughts,  and  fears,         -  -            -            370 

When  God's  own  people  stand  in  need,  -            -            -        83 

When  God  reveal'd  his  gracious  name,  -            -             361 

When  heaven  does  grant,  at  certain  times,  -            -       463 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear,            -  -            -            466 

When  I  survey  the  wond'rous  cross,  -            _            .       129 

When  in  dark  and  dreadful  gloom,        -  .            .              24 

When  in  the  light  of  faith  divine,  -            -            -        95 

When  Israel  through  the  desert  pass'd,  -            -                8 

When  Jesus  dwelt  in  mortal  clay,  -            -            -       664 

When  languor  and  disease  invade,        -  -            -             683 

When  life's  tempestuous  storms  are  o'er,  -            -            -      720 

When  marshall'd  on  the  nightly  plain,  -            -             161 

When  mortal  man  resigns  his  breath,  -            _            .       673 

When  night  descends  in  sable  guise,     -  -            -            465 

When,  0  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I,  >            .            .       638 

When  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends,  -            -             564 

When  rising  from  the  bed  of  death,  _            _            _      298 

When  the  poor  leper's  case  I  read,        ™  _            -            207 

Whence  has  the  world  her  magic  pow'r,  -            .            -       700 

Where  are  the  dead?  In  heaven  or  hell,  -            -             697 

Where  shall  the  tribes  of  Adam  find,  -             .             -       335 

Where  two  or  three  together  meet,      -  -             -             488 

Where  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord,  -            -            -       492 

Wherefore  should  man,  frail  child  of  clay,      -  -            430 

While  justice  waves  her  vengeful  hand,  -             -            -      689 

While  o'er  our  guilty  land,  0  Lord,       .  -            .             690 

While  on  the  verge  of  life  I  stand,  -            -            ,       479, 


TABLE  OF  FIRST   LINES.  535 

While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Pow'r,     .            -            -  393 

While  to  the  grave  our  friends  are  borne,  -            -            -  712 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends,    -             -             -  718 

Why  should  a  living  man  complain,             ...  464 

Why  should  this  earth  delight  us  so,      -             -             -  96 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die,          -             .             ,  708 

Why  sinks  my  weak  desponding  mind,               -             -  403 

Why  will  ye  lavish  out  your  years,              -             -             -  244 

Will  the  pardoning  God  despise,            _            _            _  294 

Winter  has  a  joy  for  me,    -----  600 

With  ecstacy  of  joy,           _             _             -             -             -  128 

With  eye  impartial  heaven's  high  King,             -             -  30 

With  grateful  hearts  and  tuneful  lays,         -             -             -  646 

With  heavenly  pow'r,  O  Lord  defend,  -            -            -  574 

With  melting  heart,  and  weeping  eyes,       -             .             .  272 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament,             -             -             _  259 

Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain,    -            -            -            -  134 

YE  followers  of  the  Prince  of  Peace,           -            -  522 

Ye  golden  lamps  of  heaven,  farewell,             -             -  743 

Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm,              -            -  199 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God,         -            -            -  45 

Ye  humble  souls,  that  seek  the  Lord,     -            -            -  146 

Ye  messengers  of  Christ,    -----  552 

Ye  saints,  proclaim  abroad,       >            -            .            -  112 

Ye  servants  of  the  Lord,     -----  439 

Ye  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young,         -            -            -  34$ 

Ye  sons  of  men,  in  sacred  lays,      -            -            -            -  37 

Ye  trembling  souls!  dismiss  your  fears,             -             -  88 

Ye  who  in  former  days,       -----  406 

Ye  worlds  of  light,  that  roll  so  near,    -             -            -  163 

Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor,          -             .            -  198 

Yes,  there  are  joys  that  cannot  die,       -            -             -  662 

Yes,  the  Redeemer  rose,      -----  I49 

Yes !  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking,        _            -            .  537 


A  LITURGY 


FOR  THE  USE  OF  THE 


EVANGELICAL  LUTHERAN  CHURCHES, 

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SECTION  I. 

A  form  of  confession  and  prayer  which  may  be  used  at  the  com  - 
mencement  of  pvhlic  worship. 

Dearly  beloved,  we  have  assembled  here  in  the  immediate 
presence  of  God,  humbly  to  confess  our  sins  before  him,  to 
render  thanks  for  the  manifold  blessings  which  he  has  so 

fraciously  bestowed  upon  us ;  to  set  forth  his  praise ;  to  hear 
is  word,  and  ask  those  things  which  are  requisite  and  neces- 
sary for  our  bodies  and  our  souls.  Let  us,  therefore,  draw  near 
unto  the  throne  of  his  grace,  and  call  upon  his  name,  in  the 
confident  expectation,  that  he  will  harken  to  the  voice  of  our 
supplications  and  grant  our  humble  petition. 
Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  we,  thine  unworthy  ser- 
vants, would  come  before  thee  with  the  deepest  reverence,  and 
oflfer  unto  thee  the  sacrifice  of  prayer  and  thanksgiving — we 
would  confess  our  sins,  and  acknowledge  our  guilt.  We  have 
offended  against  thy  holy  laws,  pind  exposed  ourselves  to  thy 
righteous  displeasure;  but,  in  the  name  of  thy  Son,  Jesus 
Christ,  whom  thou  hast  sent  into  the  world  to  save  us  from  our 
sins  and  miseries,  we  implore  the  forgiveness  of  all  our  offen- 
ces ;  and  we  pray  thee,  most  merciful  father,  to  assist  us,  that 
hereafter  we  may  be  more  sincerely  and  faithfully  devoted  to  thy 
service.  Vouchsafe  to  direct  and  assist  us  by  thy  spirit,  that 
we  may  walk  in  thy  fear,  and  live  to  thy  honor  and  glory. 
Accept,  we  beseech  thee,  our  hearty  thanks  for  the  privilege 
of  assembling  together  for  the  public  worship  of  thy  name ; 
of  holding  communion  with  thee ;  of  confirming  our  faith  in 
thy  blessed  son,  and  of  nourishing  our  souls  with  the  bread  of 
eternal  life.  Assist  us  to  worship  thee,  who  art  a  spirit,  in 
spirit  and  in  truth ;  enable  us  to  hear  and  meditate  upon  thy 
word,  that  we  may  sincerely  love  and  serve  thee ;  may  the 
exercises  in  which  we  shall  engage,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight. 


4  LITURGY. 

and  attended  by  thy  blessing;  may  we  feel  that  we  are  in  the 
presence  of  that  God  who  searcheth  the  hearts,  and  trieth  the 
reinS  of  the  children  of  men ;  may  no  vain  thoughts  distract 
our  minds,  and  no  unworthy  object  withdraw  our  affections 
from  thee ;  may  we  faithfully  improve  all  the  means  of  salva- 
tion, so  that  we  may  be  gradually  fitted  for  thy  heavenly  king- 
dom, and  at  last  be  made  partakers  of  erverlasting  life  and 
happiness,  through  the  riches  of  thy  redeeming  grace,  in  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord — Amen. 

Another  form  of  a  general  prayer  which  may  he  used  before 
Sermon. 

O  Lord  our  God,  we  come  into  thy  presence  with  the  deep- 
est veneration  for  thine  exalted  character  and  glorious  per- 
fections. We  adore  thee  as  that  glorious  and  incomprehen- 
sible being,  who  is  invested  with  supreme  authority  over 
his  works.  Thou  art  the  only  true  and  living  God,  whom 
angels  and  archangels  delight  to  worship.  The  heavens  are 
thy  throne.  Thou  art  clothed  with  honor  and  majesty,  and 
art  worthy  to  be  worshipped  as  the  high  and  mighty  ruler  of 
the  universe,  who  fills  the  heavens  and  the  earth  with  his 
glorious  presence. 

But,  although  thou  art  exalted  to  thy  throne  in  the  heavens, 
and  dwellest  in  a  light  which  no  mortal  eye  can  reach,  we 
rejoice  in  the  assurance,  that  thou  condescendest  to  look  down 
upon  us,  thine  unworthy  creatures,  who  stand  in  thy  presence. 
O  Lord,  thou  seest  us ;  thou  knowest  the  sentiments,  feelings 
and  dispositions  with  which  we  have  come  into  thy  presence ; 
we  appear  before  thee  with  a  deep  sense  of  our  unworthiness.  O 
God,  we  are  constrained  to  confess  that  we  have  sinned  against 
heaven  and  in  thy  sight,  and  are  not  worthy  to  be  called  thy 
children ;  we  acknowledge  our  guilt ;  we  have  neglected  many 
important  opportunities,^and  abused  many  precious  blessings 
and  privileges ;  we  have  often  refused  to  listen  to  the  invitations 
of  thy  mercy,  and  hardened  our  hearts  against  the  appeals  of 
thy  love;  we  have  opposed  thy  will,  and  transgressed  thy  holy 
commandments ;  we  have  disregarded  the  provisions  of  thy 
grace,  and  rejected  the  offers  of  thy  salvation ;  we  are  ashamed 
to  lift  up  our  eyes  in  thy  presence,  O  most  holy  and  righteous 
God,  for  we  have  offended  thee,  and  deserve  to  be  cast  forever 
from  thy  presence.  But,  O  Lord,  though  our  sins  prostrate 
us  in  the  dust  before  thee,  thy  mercy  lifts  us  up,  and  inspires  us 
with  the  confidence  to  approach  thy  throne  of  grace,  and  ask 
thy  forgiveness.  Thou  art  a  God  merciful  and  gracious,  slow 
to  anger,  and  ready  to  forgive.  Thou  art  long-suffering  and 
full  of  compassion ;  not  willing  that  any  should  perish,  but  that 
all  should  come  to  repentance  and  live.  Thou  hast  sent  thine 
only  begotten  son,  Jesus  Christ,  into  the  world,  to  save  us  from 
everlasting  ruin.  He  hath  suffered  the  punishment  of  our  sins ; 
rendered  atonement  for  our  transgressions,  and  given  himself 


I.ITURGY.  O 

for  us,  as  an  offering  and  a  sacrifice  to  God.  He  was  crucified 
and  slain,  that  through  his  death,  he  might  destroy  the  power  of 
Satan,  and  restore  mankind  to  the  favor  of  God;  and  we 
thank  thee,  that  he  has  redeemed  his  disciples  from  the  con- 
demnation of  sin  with  his  own  precious  blood,  which  he  shed 
on  the  cross,  as  a  ransom  for  their  iniquities ;  and,  O  gracious 
God,  we  bless  thee  for  the  great  salvation  which  our  crucified 
Redeemer  has  procured  for  us.  He  has  abolished  death,  and 
brought  life  and  immortality  to  light ;  he  has  given  us  pre- 
cious promises ;  he  has  called  us  to  glory,  and  became  the 
author  of  an  eternal  salvation. 

In  his  name,  therefore,  who  is  our  advocate  with  thee,  we 
would  come  into  thy  presence,  and  implore  thy  forgiveness ; 
we  plead  the  merits  of  that  precious  sacrifice,  which  was  ren- 
dered for  our  iniquities ;  we  claim  the  purchased  inheritance 
of  that  innocent  blood,  which  was  shed  for  the  remission  of 
sin ;  not  for  any  goodness  which  is  in  us,  but  for  the  meritorious 
sufferings  and  death  of  the  Lamb  of  God,  which  taketh  away 
the  sins  of  the  world,  we  beseech  thee,  to  pardon  and  accept 
us  at  thy  throne :  enter  not  into  judgment  with  us ;  cast  us  not 
from  thy  presence,  and  take  not  thy  holy  spirit  fi-om  us ;  give 
us  clean  hearts,  O  God,  and  renew  right  spirits  within  us ;  en- 
able us  by  the  powerful  influence  of  thy  grace,  to  observe  thy 
holy  commandments;  grant  us  thy  holy  spirit,  that  we  may 
renounce  all  the  vanities  of  this  wicked  world ;  flee  all  its  dan- 
gers and  temptations,  and  be  established  in  thy  love  and  fear : 
help  us  to  walk  worthy  of  the  vocation  wherewith  thou  hast 
called  us ;  always  abounding  in  the  fruits  of  righteousness,  and 
daily  increasmg  in  the  knowledge  of  God  eaid  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ. 

Have  mercy  upon  careless  sinners ;  awaken  the  thoughtless 
and  inconsiderate  to  a  lively  sense  of  their  perilous  and  lost 
condition ;  pour  out  upon  them,  the  spirit  of  earnest  supplica- 
tion and  prayer,  that  they  may  implore  thy  forgiveness  and 
seek  thy  mercy. 

Confirm  thy  true  disciples  in  their  holy  resolution :  cause 
thy  children  every  where  to  glorify  thy  name  in  their  daily 
walk  and  conversation;  strengthen  and  encourage  them  in 
the  work  which  thou  hast  given  them  to  do ;  pi*eserve  them 
from  the  many  dangers  and  temptations  to  which  they  are  con- 
stantly exposed ;  enable  them  by  tliy  grace,  to  fight  the  good 
fight,  to  keep  the  faith,  and  finish  their  course,  full  of  those 
considerations  and  hopes  which  thy  blessed  gospel  and  holy 
spirit  have  communicated  to  their  souls. 

We  pray  that  tby  kingdom  may  come,  and  thy  will  may  be 
done  on  earth  as  it  is  in  heaven ;  may  the  glorious  light  of  thy 
gospel  continue  to  spread,  until  it  has  reached  every  dark  and 
benighted  corner  of  the  world ;  may  the  kingdom  of  the  Re- 
deemer be  universally  established,  and  the  influence  of  his 
grace  felt  and  acknowledged  in  the  hearts  of  all  the  ignorant 
and  unconverted  of  the  earth,  and  may  aU  who  are  yet  m  their 


b  LITURGY. 

sins  and  misery  be  rendered  happy,  under  the  sacred  and  divine 
influence  of  our  ever  blessed  and  most  holy  religion. 

We  invoke  thy  blessings  upon  our  rulers;  may  they  be  men 
fearing  God,  and  loving  righteousness;  may  all  their  power 
and  influence  be  exerted,  to  advance  thy  glory,  and  promote 
the  welfare  of  thy  people :  grant  that  our  civil  and  religious 
liberties  may  be  preserved,  and  that  all  the  acts  and  proceed- 
ings of  our  government,  founded  upon  truth  and  righteous- 
ness, may  be  attended  with  thy  blessing. 

We  commend  to  thy  fatherly  care,  all  such  of  our  fellow 
creatures,  as  are  in  circumstances  of  affliction.  Visit  the  sick 
with  thy  divine  blessing ;  bind  up  the  broken  hearted ;  console 
the  mourners,  and  sustain  the  dying,  with  the  comforts  of  thy 
grace,  and  The  joys  of  thy  salvation. 

Heavenly  Father,  we  always  stand  in  need  of  thy  assis- 
tance, but  now,  when  we  are  assembled  in  thy  sacred  presence, 
and  woukl  render  unto  thee  an  acceptable  service,  we  feel  a 
more  than  oixlinary  dependence  upon  the  influence  of  thy  holy 
spirit :  grant  us  a  double  portion  of  this  gracious  influence, 
that  we  may  now  hear  and  meditate  upon  this  word,  so  that  it 
may  prove  the  power  of  God  unto  the  salvation  of  our  souls ; 
and  unto  God  the  Father,  who  hath  created  us,  to  God  the  Son, 
who  hath  redeemed  us,  and  God  the  Holy  Ghost,  who  sancti- 
fies and  preserves  us,  be  everlasting  honor  and  glory — Amen. 


Prayer  which  may  be  used  after  sermon. 

We  thank  thee,  O  Lord,  that  we  have  had  another  opportu- 
nity of  hearing  thy  word,  and  becoming  instructed  in  the  truth. 
Grant,  we  beseech  thee,  that  what  we  have  this  day  heard,  so 
far  as  it  is  consistent  with  thy  holy  Avill,  may  be  grafted  in- 
wardly in  our  hearts,  that  it  may  bring  forth  the  fruits  of  right- 
eousness in  our  lives.  Enlighten  our  understanding  by  thy  holy 
spirit,  that  we  may  constantly  increase  in  the  knowledge  of 
G<xl  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Clu-ist :  establish  our  minds  in  the 
love  of  the  truth ;  enable  us  to  go  forth  into  the  world  medi- 
tating ujwn  thy  law,  walking  in  thy  fear,  and  rejoicing  in  the 
hope  of  thy  salvation ;  help  us  to  love,  serve,  and  obey  thee, 
as  thy  true  and  faithful  servants,  that  when  thou  shalt  call  us 
away  from  the  scenes  of  our  earthly  labors,  we  may  be  ad- 
mitted into  thy  sacred  temple  above,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  who  hath  taught  us  to  pray,  "  Our  Father,"  &c. 


Benediction  for  the  conclusion  of  public  worship. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  love  of  God  our 
heavenly  Father,  and  the  cojumunion  of  his  holy  spirit  be  with 
us  and  all  our  brethren  of  mankind,  now  and  evermore — 
Amen. 


LITURGY.  « 

SECTION  IT. 

THE  MINISTRATION  OF  BAPTISM  TO  INFANTS. 

Address  of  the  Minister  to  the  Parents  or  other  Sponsors  of 
the  child  to  be  baptised. 

My  Christian  Friends, 

Our  divine  Saviour,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  instituted  the 
holy  ordnance  of  baptism  as  the  means  of  introducing  his  fol- 
lowers into  his  visible  church  on  earth.  He  commanded  his 
disciples  to  go  and  teach  all  nations,  baptising  them,  in  the 
name  of  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost.  It  evi- 
dently was  his  intention,  that  children  should  be  received, 
through  this  ordnance,  into  the  covenant  of  the  Lord,  and  be 
permitted  to  participate  in  the  promises  that  have  been  made 
to  their  parents;  we  have  the  evidence  of  sacred  history,  that 
children  were  included  in  the  covenant  which  God  instituted 
with  Abraham  and  his  posterity  ;  and  that  the  Apostles  of  our 
Lord  baptised  some  of  the  first  converts  to  the  christian  faith, 
together  with  their  household.  We  are  positively  assured  of 
the  love  of  God  to  children,  and  of  their  fitness  for  his  kingdom 
in  the  declaration  of  Jesus  Christ  himself,  "  suffer  the  little 
children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not,  for  of  such  is 
the  kingdom  of  God." 

We  therefore  deem  it  necessary  and  proper,  that  our  chil- 
dren, which  have  been  conceived  and  born  in  sin,  subject  to 
the  influence  of  an  evil  and  corrui>t  nature,  should  be  dedicated 
to  the  Lord,  through  the  holy  ordinance  of  baptism,  with  a 
view  of  being  rendered  partakers  of  the  privileges  and  bles- 
sings of  his  covenant;  and  we  exhort  you,  who  now  present 
this  child  for  christian  baptism,  seriously  to  consider  and  medi- 
tate upon  the  nature  and  design  of  this  holy  and  blessed  insti- 
tution of  our  Lord. 

Through  baptism,  we  are  introduced  into  the  gospel  cove- 
nant, in  which  God  offers  us  the  remission  of  our  sins  and 
eternal  life,  upon  the  condition  that  we  render  the  obedience 
which  he  requires  in  his  word.  It  is  an  outward  and  visible 
sign  of  that  inward  regeneration  of  the  heart,  which  is  the 
work  of  the  holy  spirit,  and  without  which,  no  man  can  enter 
into  the  kingdom  of  God.  It  represents  unto  us,  that  all  men  are 
naturally  born  in  sin,  that  in  the  flesh  they  cannot  please  God, 
and  that  in  order  to  be  made  acceptable  unto  him,  they  must 
be  born  again  "of  water  and  of  the  spirit."  By  it,  "we  are 
buried  with  Christ  unto  death,  that  like  as  Christ  was  raised 
from  the  dead,  even  so  we  also  should  walk  in  newness  of  life." 
It  is  administered  by  the  use  of  water,  as  an  emblem  of  spirit- 
ual purity  ;  for  as  water  cleanses  our  bodies  from  natural  pol- 
lution, so  the  holy  spirit  only  can  purify  our  souls  from  the 
defilements  of  sin. 

Such  is  the  nature  and  design  of  this  holy  ordinance.  In 
conformity  to  this  institution,  you  now  present  this  child  to  be 


8  LITURGY. 

baptised  in  the  name  of  tlie  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
that  it  may  be  solemnly  dedicated  to  the  service  of  the  triune 
Jehovah,  and  realize  the  blessings  of  his  gracious  covenant 
with  his  people. 

I  ask  you,  therefore,  before  God  and  these  witnesses:  Do 
you,  in  the  name  of  this  cliild,  renounce  the  devil  and  all  his 
works ;  the  sinful  desires  of  the  flesh,  together  with  the  vanities 
of  this  wicked  world,  and  promise,  with  the  help  of  God,  to 
keep  his  holy  will  and  commandments  ?     Ans. — Yes. 

Do  you  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty  Maker  of  Hea- 
ven and  earth ;  and  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  son  our  Lord,  who 
was  conceived  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin  Mary, 
suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified,  dead  and  buried, 
who  descended  into  the  place  of  departed  spirits,  the  third  day 
arose  from  the  dead,  ascended  into  heaven,  and  sitteth  at  the 
right  hand  of  God,  the  Father  Almighty,  from  whence  he  shall 
come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead.  Do  you  also  believe  in 
the  Holy  Ghost,  the  holy  catholic  church ;  the  communion  ot 
saints ;  the  forgiveness  of  sins ;  the  resurrection  of  the  body, 
and  life  everlasting.?     Ans, — Yes 

,  I  baptise  thee,  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  the 

Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost. 

Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  we  thank  thee,  that  thou  hast 
instituted  a  covenant  with  thy  people,  and  that  thou  hast 
graciously  called  us  to  participate  in  the  privileges  and  bles- 
sings of  this  covenant.  We  praise  thee,  that  tliis  infant,  which 
thou  hast  called  into  existence  and  preserved  by  thy  power 
and  goodness,  has  now  been  solemnly  dedicated  to  thee,  through 
the  holy  ordinance  of  baptism.  And  now,  when  he  (she)  has 
been  baptised  according  to  the  institution  of  our  blessed  Re- 
deemer, we  pray,  that  he  (she)  may  also  be  regenerated  by 
the  Holy  Spirit;  that  he  (she)  may  die  unto  sin,  live  unto 
righteousness,  be  incorporated  into  thy  holy  church,  and  ren- 
dered a  partaker  of  eternal  life. 

We  beseech  thee,  of  tliine  infinite  mercy,  to  look  upon  thy 
servants  who  are  interested  with  the  future  government  and 
direction  of  this  child  in  the  way  of  salvation ;  give  them  a 
realizing  sense  of  the  importance  of  those  duties,  which  result 
from  their  covenant  relation  unto  thee,  and  their  offspring, 
whom  they  have  solemnly  dedicated  to  thy  honor  and  glory. 
Help  them  to  bring  up  this  child  in  the  nurture  and  admoni- 
tion of  the  Lord,  to  teach  him  (her)  to  remember  his  Creator 
in  the  days  of  his  youth ;  and  as  he  advances  in  years,  to  endea- 
vor to  lead  him  in  the  ways  of  truth  and  righteousness ;  direct 
and  bless  them  in  their  endeavors  to  preserve  him  from  the 
influence  of  worldly  vanities  and  corruption,  and  to  govern  and 
direct  him  in  such  a  manner,  that  when  he  shall  arrive  at  the 
years  of  discretion,  he  may  become  a  blessing  to  society,  and 
an  ornament  to  the  church. 


ilTtTRGY.  y 

We  now  commend  this  child  to  thy  fatherly  care  and  goodness. 
Preserve  him  from  the  temptations  of  the  world,  the  allure- 
ments of  sa  tan,  and  the  influence  of  his  evil  and  corrupt  nature. 
Guide  him  by  thy  holy  spirit  in  the  way  he  should  go.  As  he 
grows  in  bodily  strength,  may  he  grow  in  grace,  and  increase 
in  the  knowledge  of  God  and  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  preserve 
him  by  thy  poAver ;  sanctify  him  by  spirit,  and  finally  save  him 
with  thine  everlasting  salvation,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  who  hath  taught  us  to  pray,  "Our  Father,"  &c. 


SECTION  in. 

THE  MINISTRATION  OF  BAPTIS3I  TO  ADVhT  PERSONS. 

Dearly  Beloved: 

Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  commanded  his  apostles  to  go  and 
make  disciples  of  all  nations,  baptising  them  in  the  name  of 
the  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost ;  teaching  them  to  observe  all 
things  whatsoever  he  has  commanded  them.  In  obedience  to 
this  command,  the  apostles  propagated  the  gospel  in  various 
parts  of  the  earth,  and  baptised  as  many  disciples  as  professed 
repentance  towards  God,  and  faith  towards  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ. 

It  appears,  therefore,  to  have  been  the  intention  of  our  Lord, 
that  such  adult  persons,  as  had  been  duly  instructed  in  the  gos- 
pel and  are  willing  to  render  obedience  to  its  requirements, 
should  be  admitted,  through  the  ordinance  of  baptism,  to  a 
participation  of  the  blessings  and  priviliges  of  the  evangelical 
covenant;  and  all,  who  are  thus  admitted  into  this  covenant, 
are  brought  under  the  most  solemn  obligations  to  forsake  all 
iniquity,  and  live  godly  and  righteous  lives.  It  is  the  design 
of  the  divine  author  of  this  institution,  that  it  shall  be  said  of 
all,  who  by  these  means  are  admitted  into  his  church,  "Ye 
are  washed ;  ye  are  sanctified ;  ye  are  justified  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  by  the  spirit  of  our  God." 

By  the  ordinance  of  baptism  Christ  hath  provided  for  pre- 
serving his  church,  and  maintaining  the  principles  of  his  re- 
ligion. And  it  is  required  of  all  adults,  who  are  desirious  of 
being  introduced  into  his  church,  by  means  of  this  sacred  ordi- 
nance, that  they  declare  their  belief  in  the  essential  truths  of 
the  gospel,  and  their  willingness  to  be  governed  and  directed 
by  them. 

You,  my  beloved  brother,  (sister)  in  the  profession  of  repen- 
tance and  faith  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  now  present  yourself 
to  be  baptised  according  to  this  institution.  I  ask  you,  there- 
fore, in  the  presence  of  these  witnesses,  and  before  that  august 
being,  who  searcheth  your  heart ;  do  you  believe  in  the  doc- 
trines of  the  christian  religion,  as  taught  in  the  word  of  God, 
and  substantially  set  forth  in  the  confession  of  the  Evangelical 
Church  ?    Is  it  your  desire  to  be  baptised  in  this  faith,  and  do 


10  LITURGY. 

you  intend  to  adhere  to  it  steadfastly  to  the  end  of  your  life  ? 

Ans. — Yes. 

Do  you  renounce  all  sinful  desires  and  works,  and  promise, 
with  the  help  of  God,  to  keep  his  holy  will  and  commandments, 
as  declared  in  his  word?     Ans. — Yes. 

Upon  this,  your  solemn  profession  and  promise,  I  baptise 
you,  N.  in  the  name  of  the  Father,  and  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost. 

Let  us  pray. 

Almighty  and  most  merciful  God,  we  thank  thee  that  thou 
hast  called  us  out  of  the  world,  to  enter  into  the  ark  of  thy 
salvation.  We  praise  and  bless  thy  holy  name,  that  this,  thy 
servant,  has  now  been  introduced  into  thy  church,  and  made 
a  partaker  of  the  blessings  and  privileges  connected  with  thy 
gracious  covenant.  Accept,  we  beseech  thee,  this  humble  dedi- 
cation of  himself  (herself)  to  thee ;  pour  out  thy  holy  spirit 
upon  him,  that  he  may  be  thoroughly  washed  and  sanctified  by 
his  influence ;  give  him  grace  to  perform  those  solemn  promises 
and  vows  which  he  has  now  made  in  thy  presence ;  incline 
his  heart  to  serve,  reverence  and  obey  thee  in  all  the  require- 
ments of  thy  law,  and  the  institutions  of  thy  gospel;  help  him 
to  adorn  his  profession  with  a  holy  walk  and  conversation ; 
enable  him  to  overcome  every  obstacle  and  difficulty  in  the 
way  of  his  salvation ;  sustain  him  in  his  weakness  j  strengthen 
him  in  the  day  of  temptation,  and,  O  suffer  him  not  be  lead 
astray  by  the  artifices  of  satan,  and  the  deceitfulness  of  his  own 
heart;  assist  him  to  be  faithful  in  the  improvement  of  the 
means  of  grace ;  to  be  diligent  in  the  performance  of  every 
good  work,  and  to  persevere  to  the  end,  rejoicing  in  the  hope 
of  a  glorious  immortality ;  enable  him  to  glorify  thy  name, 
and  to  prove  by  his  daily  walk  and  conversation,  that  the 
gospel  of  Christ  is  the  power  of  God  to  the  salvation  of  all  who 
sincerely  believe  and  obey  it;  sanctify,  preserve  and  guide 
him  by  thy  holy  spirit,  that  he  may  remain  faithful  unto 
death,  and  finally  inherit  eternal  life,  through  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  who  hath  taught  us  to  pray, ''  Our  Father,"  &c. 


SECTION  IV. 

OF    CONFIRMATIOIV. 

7%c  candidates  for  confirmation  being  placed  before  the  altar, 
the  minister  proposes  to  them  the  following  questions  : 

I  ask  you,  my  friends,  in  the  presence  of  God  and  this  assem- 
bly, do  you  believe,  with  all  your  heart,  the  doctrines  of  the 
christian  religion,  as  they  are  taught  in  the  scriptures  of  the 
old  and  new  Testament,  and  substantially  set  forth  in  the 
confession  of  the  Evangelical  Church .''  Do  you  now  solemnly 
dedicate  yourselves  to  the  service  of  the  triune  God,  the  Father, 


LITURGY.  II 

Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  and  do  you  intend,  by  his  gracious  as- 
sistance, to  remain  faithful  unto  Him,  until  the  end  of  your 
ives?"     Ans. — "I  do." 

Do  you  renounce  all  sinful  desires  and  wicked  works,  and 
promise,  with  the  help  of  God,  to  keep  his  holy  will  and  com- 
mandments ?     Ans. — "1  do." 

Do  you  now  confirm  and  ratify  the  solemn  promise  made  in 
your  baptism,  and  obligate  yourselves  to  perform  the  terms 
upon  which  Jesus  Christ  hath  promised  you  his  grace  and 
salvation.''     Ans. — "I  do." 

Do  you  promise  to  observe  all  the  duties  of  regular  members 
of  this  christian  church,  and  submit  yourselves  to  the  rules  of 
its  government  and  discipline?     Ans. — "I  do." 

2Jie  candidates  then  kneeling  around  the  altar,  the  minister 
lays  his  hands  on  the  head  of  each  with  the  following,  or  a 
similar  prayer. 

May  Almighty  God  ever  strengthen  you  in  the  performance 
of  the  solemn  engagements  into  which  you  now  have  entered 
May  he  ever  stretch  out  his  hand  to  protect  you.  May  he 
overshadow  you  by  the  woings  of  his  merciful  visitation.  May 
he  lead  you  by  his  holy  spirit  in  the  way  of  salvation,  that  in 
the  end  you  may  obtain  eternal  Ife,  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord,  who,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  liveth  and 
reigneth  forever — Amen. 

TTie  3finister  then  gives  his  right  hand  to  each  of  the  candi- 
dates, saying  : 

Upon  this  voluntary  profession  and  the  promises  which  you 
now  have  made,  I  receive  you  as  members  of  this  christian 
church,  and  give  you,  in  its  name,  the  right  hand  of  christian 
fellowship  and  brotherly  love ;  authorising  you  to  join  us  in 
the  celebration  of  the  Lord's  Supper,  and  to  participate  in  all 
our  spiritual  privileges,  so  long  as  your  deportment  shall  cor- 
respond with  your  present  engagements. 

Let  us  unite  our  supplications  to  the  throne  of  grace,  in 
behalf  of  these  our  christian  brethren,  (sisters.) 

O  Lord  our  God,  thou  art  present  with  all  thy  creatures  in 
heaven  and  on  earth ;  thine  eyes  are  upon  all  our  ways ;  thou 
knowest  all  our  thoughts,  feelings  and  dispositions;  thou 
searchest  the  hearts  and  triest  the  reins  of  these  thy  servants, 
who  have  here  in  thy  divine  presence,  and  before  this  assembly, 
solenmly  professed  their  faith  in  thee,  and  vowed  obedience  to 
the  requirements  of  thy  law.  We  bless  thee  that  thou  hast 
graciously  been  pleased  to  awaken  them  to  a  sense  of  their 
religious  duties,  and  enabled  them  at  this  time  to  come  forward 
anddedicate  themselves  to  thy  honor  and  glory.  And,  we 
beseech  thee,  most  merciful  Father,  to  pour  out  thy  spirit 
upon  them,  that  they  may  faithfully  adhere  to  the  precepts  of 
that  blessed  religion  which  they  have  now  professed.  May  they 
constantly  endeavor  to  be  more  conformed  to  the  image  of  thy 


12  LITURGY* 

f>erfections ;  may  they  strive  to  grow  in  piety  and  virtue,  to 
ive  as  the  disciples  of  Christ,  as  children  of  God,  and  heirs  of 
immortality;  preserve  them  in  their  intercourse  with  the 
world,  and  helj)  them  to  overcome  the  manifold  dangers  and 
temptations  to  which  they  shall  be  exposed.  Forbid,  Almighty 
God,  that  they  should  ever  forget  the  serious  and  solemn  en- 
gagements into  which  they  now  have  entered,  and  graciously 
assist  them  in  the  performance  of  every  duty,  connected  with 
their  high  calling;  perfect,  we  beseech  thee,  the  good  work 
which  thou  hast  begun  in  their  hearts,  and  help  them  to  press 
forward  in  the  glorious  career  which  thou  hath  set  before  them ; 
strengthen  their  faith,  establish  their  confidence,  and  confirm 
their  hopes  in  thee ;  help  them  to  go  on  rejoicing  in  their  way ; 
teach  them  to  rely  on  thy  gracious  promises,  and  let  them  find 
by  their  oavn  happy  experience,  that  thy  grace  is  sufficient  for 
them  in  every  time  of  need ;  shed  abroad  thy  love  in  their 
hearts ;  may  they  love  one  another,  and  travel  together  in  the 
way  of  eternal  life  as  brothers  (and  sisters)  in  the  Lord ;  and 
when  they  shall  have  fought  the  good  fight,  finished  their 
course,  and  kept  the  faith  in  the  church  militant  on  earth,  may 
they  be  admitted  to  the  full  participation  of  the  glories  of  the 
church  triumphant  in  heaven,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
who  has  taught  us  to  pray,  "Our  Father,"  &c. 

Tlie  Minister  may  then  proceed  to  deliver  to  those  who  have 
been  confirmed  the  following  address  : 

My  Christian  Friends : 

You  have  now,  in  the  presence  of  God  and  this  assembly, 
made  a  public  profession  of  the  religion  of  Jesus  Christ;  you 
have  solemnly  declared  your  belief  in  the  doctrines  of  the 
gospel,  and  promised  with  the  help  of  God,  to  keep  his  holy 
will  and  commandments ;  you  have  come  out  from  the  world : 
you  have  declared  yourself  on  the  side  of  the  Lord,  and  for- 
ever after  this  day,  you  are  to  be  faithfully  and  truly  devoted 
to  his  service.  The  promises  which  you  have  made  are  so  serious 
and  solemn  that  I  trust  you  have  not  presented  yourselves  at  this 
altar  without  deeply  feeling  the  importance  of  what  you  have 
done.  Always  remember  these  promises,  and  pray  God  that 
he  may  enable  you,  by  the  assistance  of  his  grace,  to  perform 
them.  When  the  vanities  and  corruptions  of  the  world  tempt 
you  to  violate  your  oath  of  allegiance  to  the  God  of  your  sal- 
vation, remember  the  sacred  engagements  of  this  solemn 
occasion,  and  stand  fast  in  the  faith ;  be  strong  in  the  Lord,  and 
the  power  of  his  might ;  pray  to  him  without  ceasing ;  read 
his  word  diligently,  and  meditate  on  his  law  daily  ;  endeavor  al- 
ways to  grow  in  grace,  and  advance  in  the  knowledge  of  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.  You  have  received  some  instructions  in 
the  principles  of  our  holy  religion  ;  but  think  not  that  you  have 
now  learned  all  that  is  necessary  for  you  to  know.  No,  you  are 
BO  far  from  being  perfect  in  the  knowledge  of  God  and  his  reli- 
gion, that  you  have  just  entered  on  the  threshold  of  this  sacred 


LITURGY.  13 

and  sublime  science.  Endeavor,  then,  to  add  to  your  experi- 
ence, knowledge.  Whatever  may  be  your  occupation  in  life, 
study  the  holy  scriptures  faithfully.  I^ever,  for  a  single  day, 
neglect  the  perusal  of  that  sacred  volume,  which  is  given  by 
the  inspiration  of  God,  and  is  able  to  make  you  wise  unto  sal- 
vation. Attend  also  to  the  preached  word;  worship  God  in 
your  families,  and  in  his  holy  temple ;  let  your  thanksgivings 
and  prayers  be  offered  up  for  yourselves,  your  families,  your 
congregation,  the  church  and  the  w  orld.  Let  your  light  shine, 
that  God's  name  may  be  glorified  in  the  salvation  of  your 
own  souls,  and  the  souls  of  your  fellow  creatures.  Watch 
and  pray,  lest  ye  enter  into  temptation ;  keep  near  the  throne 
of  grace ;  dwell  in  love,  and  the  God  of  love  and  peace  w  ill  be 
with  you. 


SECTION  V. 

form  of  preparation  for  the  celebration  of  th 
lord's  supper. 

On  the  day  preceding  the  communion,  a  discourse  is  deliverer 
from  the  pulpit  adapted  to  the  occasion;  after  which,  the 
Minister,  standing  before  the  altar,  requests  the  cnmravm- 
cants  to  rise  in  their  seats,  and  proposes  to  them  the  ollowing 
questions  : 

I  ask  you,  my  fi-iends,  before  Almighty  God,  and  upon  the 
evidence  of  your  consciences,  whether  you  sincer(;]y  acknow- 
ledge and  lament  that  you  are  sinners,  who  have,  in  a  great 
variety  of  ways,  transgressed  God's  holy  will  and  command- 
ments, and  exposed  yourselves  to  the  punishment  of  his  ever- 
lasting wrath  and  displeasure .'  If  this  be  the  humble  confes- 
sion of  your  hearts,  make  it  manifest  with  your  lips  by  saying 
yes.     Ans. — ''Yes." 

I  ask  you  w^hether  you  heartily  believe  that  Jesus  Christ 
came  into  the  world  to  save  sinners,  and  that  all  those  who 
sincerely  repent,  believe  in  him,  and  obey  his  gospel  do  re- 
ceive the  remission  of  their  sins  and  eternal  life.'*  Are  you 
truly  desirous  to  be  delivered  from  your  transgressions, 
and  to  participate  in  the  provisions  of  God's  mercy  for  those 
who  are  truly  penitent  and  faithful.'     Ans. — "Yes." 

I  ask  you  whether  you  are  truly  resolved,  with  the  help  of 
God,  to  submit  yourselves  henceforth  to  the  influence  and  direc- 
tion of  the  Holy  Spirit,  so  that  you  may  be  enabled  to  hate  and 
avoid  all  manner  of  evil;  to  love  God,  serve  him  faithfully, 
and  glorify  his  name  by  your  daily  walk  and  conversation? 
If  this  is  vour  sincere  determination,  announce  it  in  the  pre- 
sence of  God  and  each  otl.er,  by  saying  yes.  Ans. — "Yes." 
Let  us  unite  in  making  this  confession  to  the  throne  of  grace. 
Almighty  and  most  merciful  Father,  we  confess  that  we 
have  sinned  frequently  and  grieviously  in  thy  sight.     We  have 

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14  LITURGY. 

offended  ag;ainst  thee,  not  only  by  numerous  outward  acts  of 
transsrression,  but  by  the  secret  thouj^hts,  affections  and  dis- 
positions of  our  corrupt  hearts,  which  are  indeed  open  in  thy 
sit^ht,  but  whicli  we  cannot  fully  understand,  nor  confess  unto 
thee.  It  is  with  sincere  sorrow  and  repentance,  that  we  ac- 
knowledire  these  manifold  trans2:ressions.  We  are  earnestly 
desirous  of  ])ein2:  pardoned  by  thy  mercy,  and  comforted  by 
thy  grace,  throu<^h  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  We  implore  the 
influence  of  thy  Holy  Spirit,  sincerely  resolvino;  by  his  |rra- 
cious  spirit  to  renounce  our  evil  ways,  and  live  more  godly, 
rioiiteously,  and  soberly  than  we  hitherto  have  done;  and 
especially,  w^e  beseech  thee  Almighty  God,  to  prepare  us  by 
the  influence  of  thy  grace  for  the  worthy  celebration  of  the 
Lord's  Supper,  so  that  by  means  of  that  sacred  ordinance  we 
may  be  strencrthened  in  our  faith,  and  increased  in  our  love  to 
God  and  our  fellow  creatures. 

O  Lord  God  the  Father,  have  mercy  upon  us — O  Lord 
God  the  Son,  have  m.ercy  upon  us — O  Lord  God  the  Holy 
Ghost,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  give  us  peace — Amen. 

After  this  confirmation  and  prayer,  the  minister  may  make  to  the 
communicants  the  following  declaration  : 

Upon  this  humble  confession  which  you  now  have  rendered 
to  the  throne  of  divine  grace,  and  in  conlbrmity  to  the  instruc- 
tions which  Almighty  God  hath  given  to  the  ministers  of  his 
word,  I  declare  to  you  all,  w  ho  have  sincerely  repented  of  your 
sins,  and  believe  in  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  divine  promise 
of  the  forgiveness  of  your  transgressions,  in  the  name  of  the 
Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost. 

But  while  the  gospel  of  Jesus  Christ  commands  us  to  declare 
the  promise  of  grace  and  salvation  to  those  who  believe  in  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ  and  are  reconciled  to  God,  it  threatens  in- 
dignation and  wrath  against  all  the  workers  of  iniquity.  My 
duty  to  you,  therefore,  at  this  time,  requires  me  to  state,  that 
if  we  continue  in  an  impenitent  state,  w  ithout  earnestly  seek- 
\n<y  deliverance  from  our  sins,  and  our  interest  in  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  all  our  coniessionsand  promises  will  be  unavailing, 
and  we  shall  be  unable  to  escape  from  the  wrath  which  is  to 
come. 

May  God  have  mercy  upon  every  one  of  us ;  pardon  and 
deliver  us  from  all  our  sins,  and  finally  bring  us  to  everlasting 
lite,  throuffh  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  hath  taught  us  to  pray 
"Our  Father,"  &c. 


LITURGY.  15 


SECTION  VI 

ADMIMSTRATIOX    OF    THE    SACRA3IENT    OF  THE    LORD'N 
SUPPER. 

AUr  the  usual  service  the  ^finister  standing  at  the  altar  ad- 
dresses the  communicants  as  follows  : 

Dearly  Beloved  : 

That  we  may  partake  of  the  holy  ordinance  of  the  Lord's 
vSupper,  to  our  comfort  and  edification,  it  becomes  us  seriously 
to  view  the  desio:n  of  this  institutioji,  and  strictly  to  examine 
ourselves  whether  Ave  are  worthy  to  receive  it.  The  holy 
communion  was  ordained  by  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  as  a  memorial  of  his  suffering-sand  death  on  the  cross, 
and  as  a  means  of  strengthening  his  followers  in  their  faith 
and  attachment  unto  him.^  When,  therefore,  we  are  assembled 
ibr  the  celebration  of  the  Lord's  Supper,  Ave  should  thank  God 
for  the  gilt  of  his  only  begotten  and  beloved  Son,  Avhose  body 
Avas  broken  and  Avhose  blood  Avas  shed  as  a  sacrifice  lor  oui- 
sins,  that  Ave  might  be  reconciled  to  God,  and  accepted  of  him. 
We  are  to  partake  of  these  memorials  of  our  Saviour's  sui- 
ferino;s  and  death,  Avith  full  trust  and  confidence  in  the  sacrifice 
Avhich  he  rendered  for  us  as  the  only  ground  of  our  hope  of 
salvation ;  for  by  his  death  he  hath  removed  the  cause  of  our 
condemnation,  and  obtained  for  us  the  promise  of  eternal  life. 
In  this  holy  communion,  he  establishes  his  coAenant  Avith  us, 
and  seals  his  gracious  promises  to  our  souls — he  gives  us  a 
pledge,  that  if  Ave  remain  faithful  to  him,  he  Avill  never  leave 
nor  forsake  us;  that  in  all  our  trials  and  temptations  he  Avili 
constantly  strengthen  and  preserve  us  by  the  assistance  of  his 
grace. 

When  Ave  come  to  the  holy  communion  Ave  should  examine 
ourselves,  and  consider  our  unAvorthiness  and  sinfulness  in  the 
sight  of  God,  so  that  Ave  may  be  deeply  humbled  before  him, 
and  implore  his  mercy  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Avho  hum- 
bled himself  to  the  death  of  the  cross  for  us  miserable  sinners, 
that  Ave  might  live — and  those  Avho  have  humbled  themselves 
before  God,  on  account  of  their  sins,  and  are  sincerely  desirous 
of  obtaining  his  forgiveness,  he  has  promised  to  receive  in 
mercy  at  this  table. 

i,  therefore,  exhort  you,  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  to 
come  to  this  holy  sacrament,  Avithadeepsenseof  your  unAvor- 
thiness, confessing  your  sins,  and  acknowledging  your  entire 
dependence  upon  the  mercy  of  God  for  salvation.  I  beseech 
you,  also,  to  draAv  near  to  this  talile,  Aviih  full  confidence  in 
that  blessed  Redeemer,  who  has  declared  ^'my  body  is  broken, 
my  blood  is  shed  for  the  remission  of  your  sins."  To  him, 
therefore,  Avith  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  let  us  bring  the 
thank  offerings  of  our  hearts,  submitting  ourselves  to  his  holy 
will,  and  faithfully  serving  him  all  the  days  of  our  life. 


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TVie  Minister  then  turns  to  the  elements  and  says  : 
In  conformity  to  the  instructions  and  example  of  our  divine 
Lord  and  Master,  let  us  now  proceed  to  consecrate  these  ele- 
ments for  our  use  and  edification  in  the  holy  sacrament. 

Let  us  pray. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  Heaven,  hallowed  be  thy  name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth  as  it  is  in 
Heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread,  and  forgive  us  our 
trespasses  as  we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us.  And 
lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil.  For 
thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever 
and  ever — Amen. 

Let  us  now  attend  to  the  words  of  the  institution  of  the  holy 
Supper  of  our  Lord : 

"  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  in  the  night  in  which  he  was  be- 
trayed took  bread ;  and  when  he  had  given  thanks  he  broke  it 
and  gave  it  unto  his  disciples,  saying,  take  eat,  this  is  my  body 
which  is  given  for  you.  Do  this  in  remembrance  of  me. 
And  at  the  same  time,  after  supper,  he  took  the  cup,  gave 
thanks,  and  gave  it  to  them,  saying,  drink  ye  all  of  this :  this 
cup  is  the  New  Testament  in  my  blood,  which  is  shed  lor  you 
and  lor  many  for  the  remission  of  sins.  Do  this,  as  oft  as  ye 
drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  me." 

The  Minister  then  invites  the   Communicants  to  the  altar, 
saying  : 

Ye  who  have  sincerely  repented  of  your  sins,  and  are  ear- 
nestly desirous  of  the  salvation  of  your  souls,  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  draw  near  with  failh,  and  partake  of  this  holy 
sacrament,  for  your  comfort  and  encouragement  in  the  ser- 
vice of  God,  and  the  work  of  your  salvation.  In  the  name 
of  Jesus  Christ,  I  say  to  all  who  sincerely  love  him,  ye  are 
welcome  to  this  feast  of  love. 

fVhen  the  Minister  presents  the  bread  to  the  Communicants  he 
says  to  them  : 
Jesus  said,  take  and  cat,  this  is  my  body,  which  is  given  for 
yon ;  do  this  in  remembrance  of  me.     May  this  strengthen 
and  preserve  you  in  the  true  faith  unto  eternal  life. 

On  delivering  the  cup  to  them,  he  says  : 
Jesus  said,  drink  ye  all  of  this ;  this  cup  is  the  New  Tes- 
tament in  my  blood,  which  is  shed  for  you,  and  for  many,  for 
the  remission  of  sin  ;  do  this,  in  remembrance  of  me.  INIay 
this  strengthen  and  preserve  you  in  the  true  faith  unto  eternal 
liih. 

During  the  administration  of  the  sacrament,  it  is  desirable 
that  the  Minister  should  endeavor  to  keep  alive  the  devotion  of 
Vie  Communicants,  by  repeating  appropriate  passages  from 
Scripture,  or  making  other  suitable  addresses  to  them. 


LITURGY.  IT 

When  all  have  received  the  communion  the  Minister  addresses 
the  congregation,  saying  : 

Dearly  Beloved : 

Since  the  Lord  hath  once  more  fed  our  souls  at  his  table,  let 
us  ffive  thanks  unto  his  holy  name,  for  his  mercy  endureth 
forever.  The  Lord  is  merciflil  and  gracious ;  slow  to  anger 
and  ready  to  forgive.  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our 
sins,  nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities.  What  shall 
we  render  unto  the  Lord  for  all  his  goodness.  We  will  offer 
sacrifices  of  thanksgiving,  and  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 
Let  us  pray. 
Almighty  and  everlasting  God  and  Father,  we  render  unto 
thee  our  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks,  that  thou  hast  of 
thine  infinite  mercy  given  us  thine  only  begotton  Son  as  a 
sacrifice  for  our  sins ;  and  that  he  hath  instituted  this  holy 
sacrament,  as  a  memorial  of  that  precious  sacrifice,  which  he 
rendered  for  us  on  the  cross.  We  praise  thee,  that  thou  hast 
again  fed  our  hungry  and  thirsty  souls,  with  the  spiritual  food 
of  the  precious  body  and  blood  of  our  crucified  Redeemer. 
And  we  humbly  beseech  thee,  that  this  solemn  commemoration 
of  the  sufferings  and  death  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  may  be 
sanctified  to  our  souls ;  may  it  be  the  means  of  strengthening 
our  faith,  and  increasing  our  love  and  attachment  unto  him. 
Having  once  more  professed  ourselves  his  faithful  disciples, 
may  we  go  forth  into  the  world  obeying  his  gospel,  following 
his  example,  looking  constantly  unto  him,  the  author  and 
finisher  of  our  fiiith,  and  rejoicing  in  the  prospect  of  his 
glory.  And,  as  we  have  now  received  the  communion  of  his 
body,  which  was  broken  for  our  sins,  we  pray  that  we  may 
also  be  incorporated  into  his  mystical  body,  which  is  the  com- 
munion of  saints,  and  that  we  may  continue  in  the  bonds  of 
that  holy  fellowship  faithfijl  unto  the  end.  Give  us  grace,  that 
we  may  now  cheerfully  take  up  the  cross  and  follow  our  divine 
leader  in  the  way  of  eternal  life.  Under  all  the  trials  and 
temptations  of  the  Avorld  may  we  be  sustained  and  comforted 
by  his  power  and  grace ;  and  when  he  shall  appear,  may  we 
be  ready  to  meet  him,  and  experience  the  joys  of  his  salvation, 
in  his  glorious  presence  forever.     Hear  us  "Our  Father,"  &c. 


SECTION  vn. 

THE  SOLEMNIZATION  OF  MATRIMONY. 

fVhen  the  persons  to  be  married  are  assembled  with  their  friends, 

the  Minister  addresses  them  as  follows  : 
Dearly  Beloved : 

We  are  assembled  here  in  the  sight  of  God  and  these  wit- 
nesses, to  join  together  this  man  and  this  woman  in  holy  ma- 

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18  LITURGY. 

trimony,  which  God  hath  instituted  and  commanded  in  his 
word,  as  an  honorable  state.  It  is  a  holy  and  divine  institu- 
tion, which  is  represented  in  the  sacred  scriptures  as  an  emblem 
of  the  love  and  attachment  subsisting  between  Christ  and  his 
Church.  In  the  beginning,  God  saw  that  it  was  not  good  for 
man  to  be  alone.  He  created  them  male  and  female,  and  pro- 
vided for  their  mutual  comfort  and  happiness,  by  instituting 
that  sacred  connexion  between  them,  which  of  all  the  rela- 
tions of  life,  is  the  most  intimate  and  endearing.  "For  this 
cause  shall  a  man  leave  his  father  and  mother,  and  cleave  unto 
his  wife,  and  they  two  shall  be  one  flesh."  Marriage  is  the 
union  of  one  man  with  one  woman,  for  their  mutual  happiness. 
It  is  a  solemn  covenant,  made  in  the  presence  of  God,  and  in 
obedience  to  his  will,  Avhich  is  to  be  dissolved  only  by  death. 
It,  doubtless,  was  the  intention  of  the  divine  author  of  this 
institution,  that  it  should  be  a  means  of  promoting  his  ^lory, 
of  advancing  our  true  happiness,  and  of  exercising  us  m  the 
best  and  most  amicable  affections.  It  is  a  sacred  engagement, 
involving  many  serious  considerations  and  important  conse- 
quences, which  is  not  to  be  entered  into  unadvisedly  or  lightly, 
but  reverently,  discreetly,  and  in  the  fear  of  God. 

I  therefore  exhort  you,  my  friends,  who  appear  here  in  the 
presence  of  God  to  be  united  in  the  bonds  of  matrimony, 
that  you  seriously  consider  the  nature  of  this  sacred  ordinance, 
and  the  object  for  which  it  was  instituted,  submitting  your- 
selves to  the  will  of  God,  and  seeking  his  direction  in  your 
endeavors  to  perform  the  various  duties  connected  with  the 
relation  into  which  you  are  about  to  enter. 

A  christian  husband  is  in  duty  bound  to  love  and  respect 
his  wife;  to  endeavor  to  lead  her  with  discretion,  instructing, 
comforting  and  protecting  her  as  his  nearest  and  most  intimate 
friend  and  companion  in  life.  He  is  to  labor  diligently  and 
faithfully  in  the  calling  in  which  the  providence  of  God  hath 
placed  him,  that  he  may  maintain  in  an  honest  and  becoming 
manner  those  who  are  dependent  upon. him. 

In  like  manner,  it  is  the  duty  of  a  christian  wife,  to  love, 
honor,  and  esteem  her  husband;  she  is  bound  to  manifest 
her  love  and  attachment  unto  him,  by  her  faithful  and  affec- 
tionate endeavors  to  promote  his  comfort  and  happiness ;  she 
is  to  assist  him  in  directing  and  governing  their  household,  in 
providing  for  their  mutual  comfort,  and  contributing  to  the 
hajminess  of  others. 

These  are  some  of  the  most  important  duties  which  will  be 
mutually  incumbent  upon  you  in  the  married  state.  I  now 
require  and  charge  you  both,  as  you  shall  answer  at  the  dreadful 
day  of  judgement,  when  the  secrets  of  all  hearts  shall  be  dis- 
closed, that  if  either  of  you  knows  any  impediment  why  you 
should  not  be  lawfully  united  in  matrimony,  ye  do  now  con- 
fess it,  for  be  you  well  assured,  that  if  any  persons  be  joined 


LITURGY.  19 

together,  otherwise  than  God's  word  allows,  their  marriage  is 
not  lawful. 

If  no  impediment  be  alledged,  the  Minister  asks  the  man: 
N.  Do  you  take  this  woman,  N.  to  your  wedded  wife,  to 
live  together  after  God's  ordinance  in  the  state  of  matrimony? 
Will  you  love,  comfort,  honor,  and  keep  her,  as  a  faithfiil 
christian  husband  is  bdund  to  do,  in  health  and  sickness,  in  pros- 
perty  and  adversity,  and  forsaking  all  others,  keep  you  only 
unto  her,  as  long  as  you  both  shall  live?     Ans. — "Yes." 
77ie  Minister  then  asks  the  woman  : 
N.  Do  you  take  this  man,  N.  to  your  w^edded  husband,  to 
live  together  after  God's  ordinance  in  the  state  of  matrimony  ? 
Will  you  love,  comfort,  honor  and  keep  him,  as  a  christian 
wife  is  bound  to  do,  in  health  and  in  sickness,  in  prosperity 
and  adversity,  and  forsaking  all  others,  keep  you  only  unto 
him,  as  long  as  you  both  shall  live?     Ans. — "Yes." 

JTie  Minister  then,  joining  their  right  hands,  says  : 

Those  whom  God  hath  joined  together,  let  no  man   put 
asunder.     Forasmuch  as  N.  and  N.  have  consented  together 
in  wedlock,  and  witnessed  the  same  before  God  and  this  com- 
pany, I  pronounce,  that  they  are  man  and  wife. 
Let  us  pray. 

O  eternal  God,  the  creator  and  preserver  of  all  men,  we 
would  acknowledge  thee  in  all  our  ways,  and  devoutly  implore 
thy  direction  and  blessing.  We  adore  thee  as  the  source  of 
all  our  benevolent  affections,  and  of  all  our  social  comforts  and 
blessings.  We  praise  thee  that  thou  hast  ordained  for  us  do- 
mestic institutions,  in  order  to  advance  thy  glory,  and  pro- 
mote our  happiness.  And  we  beseech  thee  to  bless  these,  thy 
servants,  who  have  now  entered  into  the  closest  and  tenderest 
of  all  earthly  connections.  Help  them  to  fulfil,  with  fidelity, 
the  vow  and  covenant  which  they  have  now  made  in  thy 
presence.  Give  them  grace  to  overlook  each  other's  infirmi- 
ties, to  improve  each  other's  understanding  and  hearts,  to 
advance  each  other's  interests  as  immortal  beings,  and  to  travel 
together  hand  in  hand,  in  the  road  which  leads  to  heaven  and 
to  thee.  Enable  them,  by  persevering  affection,  by  a  worthy 
deportment,  and  by  united  devotions,  to  soften  to  each  other  the 
unavoidable  cares  of  life ;  to  alleviate  its  sorrows,  increase  its 
innocent  enjoyments,  and  contribute  to  the  happiness  of  their 
friends  and  all  around  them.  Bless  them,  we  beseech  thee,  in 
all  their  lawful  undertakings  and  virtuous  pursuits  in  life; 
and  should  they  be  visited  by  affliction  let  them  find  a  never 
failing  friend  and  all  sufficient  supporter  in  thee.  And  having 
faithfully  discharged  all  the  duties  of  their  connexion  here  on 
earth,  may  they  at  last  be  united  in  heaven  in  the  bonds  of 
eternal  love  and  bliss,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who  hath 
taught  us  to  pray,  "Our  Father,"  &c. 


20  LITURGY. 

SECTION  VIII. 

THE  INAUGURATION  OF  ELDERS  AND  DEACONS. 

The  3rin{stcr  having  published  the  immes  of  those  duly  elected 

agreeably  to  the  " l'\)rmula  for  the  government  and  discipline 

of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church,"  and  called  them  to 

the  altar,  addresses  them  as  follows  : 
Beloved  Brethren  : 

The  offices  to  which  you  have  been  duly  elected  by  the  con- 
greg-ation,  were  instituted  in  the  christian  church  with  a  view 
of  aidini;  the  ministers  of  the  word  in  the  government  and 
discipline  of  the  church,  of  assistin^^  the  poor,»distributing  the 
means  provided  for  their  support,  preserving  the  order  and 
decency  of  God's  house,  and  promoting  the  general  wellare  of 
christian  congregations. 

It  is  the  (hity  of  the  Elders,  in  connexion  with  the  Ministers 
of  the  word,  to  take  the  oversight  of  the  cliurch  which  is  com- 
mitted to  their  care,  to  admonish  those  who  conduct  tliemselves 
disorderly,  to  exercise  christian  discipline  against  obstinate  of- 
fenders, to  endeavor  to  preserve  peace  and  harmony  in  the 
church,  to  give  proper  religious  instruction  to  the  young  and 
old,  to  afford  consolation  to  the  sick  and  afflicted,  and  assist  each 
other  in  the  performance  of  such  other  duties  as  are  connected 
with  their  station  in  the  church. 

It  is  the  duty  of  the  Deacons  to  assist  the  Minister  and  other 
officers  of  the  church  in  promoting  the  general  prosperity 
of  the  church,  to  collect  the  alms  of  the  congregation,  and 
distribute  them  as  they  shall  direct;  to  assist  at  the  cele- 
bration of  the  Lord's  Supper,  and  render  all  necessary  service 
at  the  public  Avorship  of  the  sanctuary,  to  see  over  the  temporal 
concerns  of  the  church,  and  take  care  that  the  Minister  receives 
an  adequate  support  according  to  the  word  of  God,  to  lead 
pious  and  exemplary  lives,  and  aid  in  the  performance  of  such 
other  duties  as  are  incuml)ent  on  the  officers  of  the  church. 

These,  my  brethren,  are  the  chief  duties  which  you  have 
been  chosen  to  fulfil.  That  the  congregation  may  be  certified 
of  your  willingness  to  discharge  them,  I  ask  you,  in  the  pre- 
sence of  God,  and  this  worshipping  assembly  :  Do  you  believe 
the  scriptures  of  the  Old  and  New  Testament  to  be  the  only 
word  of  God,  and  perfect  doctrine  of  Salvation  ?  And  do  you 
acknowledge,  that  tiiis  doctrine  is  set  forth  in  a  manner  substan- 
tially correct  in  the  standards  of  this  christian  church.''  Ans. 
''Yes." 

Are  you  persuaded,  that  you  are  lawfully  called  to  the  ser- 
vice of  the  church.'*  and  do  you  promise,  with  the  help  of 
God,  to  discharge  your  respective  offices,  according  to  the  word 
of  God,  and  to  sul)mit  yourselves  to  the  fornmla  for  the  gov- 
ernment and  discipline  of  this  church.'*  If  this  be  your  con- 
clusion and  determination,  please  to  announce  it  by  saying  yes. 
Ans.-"Yes." 


LITURGY.  21 

Upon  thii?,  your  promise,  I  pronounce  you  to  be  invested  with 
the  offices  to  which  you  have  been  chosen,  and  ffive  you,  in 
the  name  of  tlie  congregation,  the  right  hand  of  christian  fel- 
lowship and  love. 

Let  us  pray. 
O  Lord  our  God  and  Heavenly  Father,  we  thank  thee  for 
the  institution  of  those  offices  which  are  necessary  for  the  edi- 
fication of  thy  church;  and  we  praise  thee,  tiiat  thou  hast 
enabled  us  at  this  time  to  set  apart  lor  this  purpose,  our 
In-ethren,  who  have  been  called  in  thy  providence,  to  direct  the 
concerns  of  this  part  of  thy  churcli.  Give  them  grace,  we 
beseech  thee,  that  they  may  faithfully  discharge  the  duties  of 
their  respective  stations.  Help  tliem  to  be  diligent  in  observ- 
ing the  character  and  conduct  of  those  over  whom  they  are 
placed,  in  admonishing  and  reproving  those  who  are  disor- 
derly, in  strengthening  the  weak,  in  encouraging  the  faithflil, 
and  promoting  the  spiritual  interests  of  all  that  are  connected 
with  this  congregation.  Let  all  their  endeavors  be  directed  by 
a  sincere  desire  for  advancing  the  glory  of  God,  the  welfare  of 
the  church,  and  the  salvation  of  souls.  In  all  their  acts  and 
deliberations,  may  they  be  influenced  by  a  due  regard  of  the 
important  trust,  which  thou  hast  committed  to  their  hands; 
and  may  they  always  consider  themselves  responsible  unto 
thee  for  the  concientious  and  faithful  performance  of  all  the 
duties  devolving  upon  them.  Give  them  an  enlightened  and 
active  zeal  for  advancing  thy  work  and  promoting  the  interests 
of  thy  cause.  Help  them  to  shine  as  lights  before  men,  that 
thy  name  may  be  glorified  by  their  daOy  walk  and  conversa- 
tion. And  while  they  shall  endeavor  to  approve  themselves 
unto  thee,  may  they  be  favored  with  the  approbation  and  con- 
fidence of  those  for  whom  they  labor.  JNlay  all  who  are  con- 
nected with  this  church  readily  submit  to  the  authority  Avith 
which  thou  hast  invested  them.  INIay  they  cheerfiilly  receive 
their  instructions,  hearken  to  their  admonitions,  and  follow 
their  exhortations,  so  that  thy  kingdom  may  come,  and  thy 
will  be  done  among  us;  and  to  thy  name,  we  would  ascribe 
all  the  honor  and  glory,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who 
has  taught  us  to  pray,  "Our  Father,"  &c. 


SECTION  IX. 

THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

It  is  customary  for  the  Minister  to  preach  a  sermon,  or  make 
an  exhortation  in  the  church  or  at  the  house  of  the  deceased, 
j/fter  the  corpse  is  laid  in  the  ground,  he  makes  use  of  the 
following  form  : 

Man,  who  is  born  of  woman,  hath  but  a  short  time  to  live, 
and  is  fidl  of  misery.  He  cometh  up  like  a  flower,  and  is  cut 
down ;  he  fleeth,  as  it  were,  a  shadow,  and  continueth  not. 


22  LITURGY. 

In  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  deatli — of  wliom  njay  we  seek 
for  succor,  but  of  thee  O  Lord,  who  tor  our  sins  art  justly  dis- 
pleased. 

Yet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy,  O  Lord  most  mip:hty,  O  holy 
and  most  merciful  Saviour,  deliver  us  not  unto  the  bitter  pains 
of  eternal  death. 

Thou  knowest.  Lord,  the  secrets  of  our  hearts ;  shut  not  thy 
mercifid  ears  to  our  prayers ;  but  s[)are  us,  Lord  most  holy  ; 
O  God  most  miiihty,  ()  holy  and  most  merciful  Saviour,  thou 
most  worthy  Judi^e  Eternal,  suffer  us  not  at  our  last  hour,  for 
any  pains  of  deatli,  to  fall  Irom  thee. 

Let  lis  proij. 

Eternal  and  unchan2:eable  God,  by  whose  providence  we 
have  been  called  to  w  itness  this  instance  of  mortality,  and  in 
whose  hands  is  the  life  of  every  human  being;  enable  us,  we 
beseech  thee,  to  lay  to  heart  the  serious  lessons  which  are  now- 
addressed  unto  us.  Teach  us  so  to  number  our  days,  that  we 
may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom;  may  set  ouratFections  on 
the  thinus  which  are  above,  perform  Avithout  delay  the  jrreat 
Avork  which  thou  hast  given  us  to  do,  live  by  the  faith  of  thy 
son,  and  habitually  look  forward  to  his  second  coming ;  comfort 
and  support  the  spirits  of  thy  servants  who  mourn  over  this 
afflicting  dispensation ;  let  their  hearts  be  stayed  upon  thee, 
and  rejoice  in  the  precious  discoveries  of  thy  word ;  and  let 
them  find  by  their  own  experience,  that  all  things  work  to- 
gether for  good  unto  them  that  love  thee.    Amen. 

Forasmuch  as  it  has  pleased  Almighty  God,  in  his  wise 
providence,  to  take  out  of  the  world  the  soul  of  our  deceased 
iDrother,  (sister)  we  therefore  commit  his  body  to  the  ground  ; 
earth  to  earth,  ashes  to  ashes,  and  dust  to  dust,  looking  for  the 
general  resurrection  of  the  last  day,  and  the  life  of  the  world 
to  come,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  shall  raise  his 
followers  to  the  participation  of  his  own  happiness  and  glory  in 
heaven. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  lore  of  God,  and 
the  fellowship  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  w  ith  us  all  forevermore. 
Amen. 


SECTION  X. 

FORM   FOR  THE  CONSECRATION  OF  A  CHURCH. 

The  service  is  introduced  by  singing  a  hymn  and  reading  a 
portion  of  the  scriptures,  suitable  to  the  occasion  j  after 
luhich  the  consecrating  Minister,  standing  at  the  altar,  ad- 
dresses the  congregation  as  follows : 

Dearly  Beloved : 

It  has  been  customary  for  devout  and  holy  men  under  the 
jaw,  as  well  asunder  the  gospel,  to  erect  houses  of  public  wor- 


LITURGY.  23 

ship,  and  dedicate  them  to  the  service  of  God.  This  custom, 
the  Ahiiighty  has  been  pleased  to  sanction,  in  order  to  afford 
his  people  the  most  convenient  opportunity  of  m  orshipping 
Him,  of  listenine:  to  the  instructions  of  his  word,  attending  to 
the  ordinance  of  liis  house,  askino;  tlie  forgiveness  of  tlieir  sins, 
imploring  his  blessings,  and  securing  his  favor. 

That  this  congregation  mi^ht  realize  the  blessings  connected 
Avith  the  public  worship  of  God,  in  a  place  affording  them  all 
the  necessary  conveniencies,  they  have  erected  this  house; 
and  we  have  now  assembled  to  return  thanks  unto  God  for  the 
accomplishment  of  this  work;  to  devote  it  to  the  sacred  pur- 
poses for  which  it  is  intended. 

This  we  now  do,  in  this  public  manner,  and  in  the  name  of 
the  adorable  and  ever  blessed  Trinity,  God  the  Father,  God 
the  Son,  and  God  the  Holy  Ghost.  We  solemnly  dedicate 
this  house  to  the  worship  of  God  the  Father,  the  Almighty 
creator  of  the  heavens  and  the  earth;  to  God  the  Son,  the 
Redeemer  and  Saviour  of  the  world;  to  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
the  sanctifier  and  preserver  of  the  faithful.  Vie  consecrate 
it  as  an  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church,  w  ith  the  particular 
title  and  designation  of  (here  insert  the  name  of  the  church,) 
where  the  word  of  God  is  to  be  taught  and  expounded  for  the 
instruction  and  edification  of  its  hearers;  where  the  gospel  of 
Jesus  Christ  is  to  be  preached  in  its  purity,  so  that  it  may 
prove  the  power  of  God  unto  the  salvation  of  them  that  be- 
lieve; and  where  the  doctrines  and  principles  of  the  christian 
religion  are  to  be  inculcated  as  they  are  contained  in  the  holy 
scriptures,  and  are  fundamentally  set  forth  in  the  doctrinal 
standards  of  our  church. 

£,et  us  pray. 
Supremely  exalted  and  adorable  Jehovah,  fountain  of  all 
good  and  source  of  every  blessing,  we  thank  thee  that  thou 
hast  inclined  the  hearts  of  thy  servants  to  erect  this  temple, 
and  fit  it  for  thy  service.  We  thank  thee  that  thou  hast  pros- 
pered the  endeavors  of  this  congregation  to  finish  the  work 
which  was  commenced  in  thy  name,  and  with  a  view^  to  thy 
honor  and  glory.  Unto  thee  we  have  now  dedicated  this 
house.  We  invoke  thy  blesshig  upon  it.  We  commit  it  into 
thy  hands.  We  have  set  it  apart  for  thy  service,  and  conse- 
crated it  to  thy  glory.  Thine  own  right  hand  hath  planted  it. 
Do  thou  water  it  with  the  dews  of  heaven,  that  it  may  pros- 
per and  flourish  under  thy  celestial  influence.  Fill  it  with 
thy  divine  presence;  cause  thy  spirit  to  rest  u{X)n  it,  and  over- 
shadow it  with  the  wings  of  thy  merciful  visitation.  Do  thou 
dwell  in  the  midst  of  it,  that  it  may  be  called  the  mountain  of 
the  Lord  of  Hosts,  the  habitation  of  the  Holy  One,  the  temple 
of  the  JMost  High.  May  the  gospel  be  preached  in  it  in  its 
purity.  May  the  Ministers,  who  in  thy  providence,  shall  be 
called  to  conduct  its  services,  be  found  "faithful.  Forbid  that 
its  holy  ordinances  should  ever  be  abused  by  the  unworthy  con- 


24  LITURGY. 

duct  of  those  who  attend  Iheni.  INIay  all  who  come  up  hither 
to  worship  God  in  his  iioly  temple,  worshij)  him  in  spirit  and 
in  truth.  JMay  they  he  tioverned  hy  the  j)rinciples  of  the 
jrospel  of  Christ,  and  Ibllow  the  example  of  their  Saviour. 
May  they  exhibit  in  their  daily  walk  and  conversation,  the 
spirit  ol  true  religion;  may  their  hearts  he  established  in  the 
fear  of  the  Lord,  and  may  they  love  and  respect  each  other  as 
fellow  citizens  with  the  saints,  and  of  the  household  of  God, 

From  thy  celestial  ahotle,  look  down,  we  beseech  thee,  O 
Lord,  upon  this  thy  dwellinti:  })lace  on  earth.  We  commend 
it  to  thy  divine  care  and  protection;  preserve  it  from  every 
dang:er  to  which  it  is  exposed ;  suffer  nothin^::  to  hurt  or  destroy 
it,  so  as  to  deprive  thy  people  of  the  comforts  and  happiness  of 
meeting  together  in  this  thy  house,  and  rendering  unto  thee, 
the  tribute  of  their  praises  and  thanksgivings,  for  the  many 
mercies  which  thou  hast  bestowed  upon  them.  JMay  it  long 
continue  to  stand  upon  its  present  foundation,  an  enduring 
monument  of  thine  aflectionate  regard  for  the  place  which  thou 
hast  chosen  for  thy  residence,  and  distinguished  with  thy  bles- 
sing. 

6e  thou  in  the  midst  of  this  congregation,  we  entreat  thee, 
O  Lord,  and  grant  them  thy  blessing  whenever  they  shall  as- 
semble in  this  house  to  worship  thee.  Whenever  they  shall 
come  up  hither  to  call  upon  thy  name,  may  they  seek  thy 
divine  presence,  and  draw  nigh  unto  thee  with  their  hearts; 
and  here  wilt  thou  be  found  of  them,  in  all  the  glorious  per- 
fections of  thine  adorable  character.  Here,  in  thy  sacred 
courts,  and  in  thy  holy  presence,  niay  they  continually  offer  up 
their  prayers  and  supplications  unto  thee;  and  here,  also,  wilt 
thou  be  pleased  graciously  to  listen  to  their  entreaties,  and  grant 
their  humble  petitions.  Give  them  grace,  at  all  times  to  call 
upon  thy  name  in  such  a  manner  as  shall  be  acceptable  unto 
thee.  Impress  them  with  a  deep  sense  of  their  unworlldness, 
that  they  may  approach  thy  sanctuary  with  that  humility  and 
reverence  which  becomes  us  when  we  enter  into  thy  divine 
presence ;  and  when  thy  people  shall  assemble  in  this  place, 
may  they  witness  many  glorious  manifestations  of  thy  power 
and  grace.  May  many  impenitent  sinners  be  awakened  by 
the  powerful  influence  of  thy  word,  and  the  operations  of  thy 
Holy  Spirit.  JNIay  those  who  have  n»ourned  over  their  sins 
and  transgressions,  be  comforted  and  consoled  by  the  pronuses 
of  thy  mercy,  and  may  all  thy  servants  that  shall  be  found 
faithful  V)e  encouraged  to  go  on  rejoicing  in  their  way,  and 
glorify  the  God  of  their  salvation. 

Bless,  we  beseech  thee,  O  Lord,  thy  church  universal. 
Spread  the  glorious  light  of  thy  ever  blessed  gospel.  Ex- 
tend thy  kingdom  through  the  earth.  Increase  the  number 
of  the  faithful,  and  qualify  all  the  worship|)ers  in  thine  earthly 
temples,  for  an  entrance  into  that  building  of  God,  a  house  not 
made  with  hands,  eternal  in  the  heavens. — Amen. 


LITURGY.  -25 


SECTION  XII. 

FORM  OF  LICENSING  CANDIDATES  FOR  THE  MINISTRY  OF 
THE  GOSPEL. 

Afttr  the  applicants  have  been  duly  examined  before  the  Minis- 
terium,  and  found  to  possess  the  qualifications  prescribed  in 
the  Constitution,  the  President  of  the  Synod  addresses  them 
as  follows  : 

My  Beloved  Brethren : 

In  conformity  to  a  resolution  of  the  Ministerium,  you  now 
appear  here  in  the  presence  of  God,  to  receive  the  credentids 
which  will  authorise  you  to  officiate  as  candidates  for  the  chris- 
tian ministry.  You,  doubtless,  feel  sensible  on  this  solemn 
occasion,  that  you  are  about  entering  upon  a  task  involving 
many  important  considerations,  both  as  it  respects  your  own 
happiness,  and  the  interests  of  the  churches  which  may  be 
committed  to  your  care.  God,  in  his  wise  providence,  hath  so 
directed  it,  that  you  should  be  entrusted  with  the  liigh  and  re- 
sponsible office  of  teachers  of  his  word.  He  hath  called  you  to 
the  service  of  his  church.  He  hath  appointed  you  to  watch 
over  the  interests,  and  seek  the  salvation  of  souls.  It  is  his 
will,  that  you  should  go  forth  to  preach  his  gospel  and  dispense 
the  means  of  grace  to  those  whom  you  shall  be  directed  to  in- 
struct and  edify  in  religious  knowledge. 

Permit  me,  therefore,  in  the  spirit  of  brotherly  affection,  to 
exhort  you  to  be  faithful  to  the  important  trust  which  is  about 
to  be  committed  to  your  hands.  To  whatever  part  of  God's 
church  you  may  be  called,  or  whatever  part  of  his  vineyard  you 
may  be  directed  to  labor,  endeavor  to  gain  the  approbation  of 
your  consciences  and  your  God,  by  a  diligent  and  faithful  per- 
formance of  the  duties  of  your  station.  Consider  the  impor- 
tance of  your  work ;  take  heed  to  the  ministry  which  you 
have  received  in  the  Lord,  and  strive  to  accomplish  the  purpo- 
ses for  which  it  has  been  entrusted  to  you;  Preach  the  word; 
speak  as  it  becomes  the  oracles  of  God;  proclaim  the  gospel, 
and  exhibit  the  doctrines  of  salvation,  as  they  are  revealed  in 
the  Holy  Scriptures;  but,  especially,  teach  the  things  which 
concern  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ;  preach  Jesus  Christ,  and  him 
crucified;  preach  the  atonement,  that  fundamental  doctrine  of 
the  gospel  and  main  pillar  of  the  church  of  Christ,  upon  which 
every  thing  depends.  Teach  your  hearers  that  Christ  hath 
loved  us;  that  he  hath  given  himself  for  us,  as  an  offering  and 
a  sacrifice  to  God ;  that  he  bore  our  sins  in  his  own  body  on 
the  tree,  and  that  his  meritorious  sufferings  and  death  on  the 
cross,  are  the  only  provisions  which  God  hath  ever  made  for 
the  salvation  of  sinners,  for  the  word  of  God  declares  that 
"  there  is  no  other  name  given  among  men,  through  which  we 
must  be  saved,  except  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ. 


26  LITURGY. 

These  truths  you  arc  not  only  required  to  preach,  but  you 
are  also  to  endeavor  to  establish  and  confirm  them  by  your 
virtuous  and  pious  conduct.  You  are  not  only  to  instruct 
your  hearers  in  religious  knowledge,  but  you  are  to  afford  them 
examples  of  moral  excellence,  which  deserve  to  be  imitated 
by  all  who  may  come  within  the  reach  of  your  influence; 
watch,  therefore,  over  yourselves,  lest  by  any  means  when  you 
liave  preached  to  others,  you  yourselves  should  be  cast  away. 
Always  endeavor  to  preserve  an  unblemished  character,  and 
spotless  reputation.  Avoid  every  apj)earance  of  evil.  Let 
your  consciences  be  void  of  offence  towards  God  and  man,  and 
never  forget  that  you  are  examples  of  the  flock  over  which  you 
are  appointed  to  watch. 

It  is  unnecessary  for  me,  on  this  occasion,  to  enter  into  a 
further  detail  of  the  duties  which  will  be  incumbent  upon  you 
as  licensed  candidates  for  the  gospel  ministry  in  our  church: 
they  are  criefly  expressed  in  the  X.  chapter,  from  the  VI.  to 
to  theX.  section  of  the  constitution : 

VI.  "A  licensed  candidate  shall  have  liberty  to  visit  vacant 
congregations,  either  upon  receiving  an  invitation  from  them, 
or  upon  the  advice  of  the  Synod  or  of  the  President. 

VII.  After  a  licensed  candidate  has  a  stated  charge,  he  shall 
be  restricted  to  it,  and  shall  not  resign  it,  without  the  consent 
of  the  Ministerium,  or  in  its  recess,  of  the  President. 

VIII.  A  licensed  candidate  has  power  to  perform  all  the 
ministerial  functions  during  the  time  specified  by  his  license. 

IX.  In  addition  to  the  obligations  of  Ministers,  specified  in 
the  constitution,  it  is  the  duty  of  licensed  candidates  to  devote 
all  their  leisure  time  to  their  personal  improvement  in  know- 
ledge and  grace,  to  receive  counsel  from  the  president,  and 
apply  to  him  for  advice,  in  cases  of  difficulty. 

X.  Every  licenciatemust  keep  a  journal  of  his  ministerial 
acts,  which,  with  a  few  sermons  of  his  own  composition  he 
must  deliver,  or  send  annually,  for  the  inspection  of  the  Min- 
isterium." 

These  are  the  duties  required  of  you  in  the  constitution,  and 
Avhich  you  must  solemnly  promise  to  observe,  before  you  can 
be  received  into  our  connexion.  I  now  ask  you,  in  the  pre- 
sence of  God : 

Do  you  believe  the  Scriptures  of  tl)e  Old  and  New  Testa- 
ment to  be  the  word  of  God,  and  the  only  inlallible  rule  of  faith 
and  practice.''     Ans. — ''Yes." 

Do  you  believe  that  the  fundamental  doctrines  of  God  are 
taught  in  a  manner  substantially  correct  in  the  doctrinal  arti- 
cles of  the  Augsburg  Confession ?     Ans. — "Yes." 

Do  you  promise,  by  the  aid  of  Gotl,  to  perform  all  the  duties 
enjoined  on  you  in  this  Formula,  and  to  submit  yourselves  to 
its  rules  of  government  and  discipline  as  long  as  you  remain 
a  member  of  any  Lutheran  Synod.     Ans. — "Yes." 

Upon  this,  your  solemn  promise,  I  herewith  present  you 
with  the  license  to  officiate  as  candidates  ibr  the  ministry  in 


LITURGY.  27 

our  church;  and  I  pray  Almighty  God,  that  his  blesshigs  may 
attend  you  in  all  your  otficiar  ministrations,  and  that  he  may 
render  you  instrumental  in  promoting  his  glory  and  the  -welfare 
of  his  church. 

Let  us  pray. 
Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  we  thank  thee  thou  hast 
introduc-ed  *  into  the  world  the  light  of  thy  holy  gospel,  and 
that  thou  art  constantly  calling  and  qualifying  ministers  and 
teachers  to  propagate  it  among  men.  And  we  beseech  thee 
to  bless  thy  servants,  who  have  now  been  commissioned  to 
preach  the  gospel  and  dispense  those  holy  ordinances,  which 
thou  hast  appointed  for  the  salvation  of  sinners,  and  the  edifi- 
cation of  thy  church ;  qualify  them  to  Become  extensively 
useful  in  the  station  to  Avhich  thou  hast  called  them,  and  assist 
them  in  the  discharge  of  every  duty  connected  with  it — make 
them  diligent  and  successful  laborers  in  thy  vineyard — may 
they  give  themselves  wholly  to  the  work  of  saving  souls  and 
glorifying  thy  name  on  earth.  Pour  out  thy  spirit  upon  them ; 
enlighten  their  minds ;  shed  abroad  thy  love  in  their  hearts ; 
strengthen  their  faith,  and  help  them  to  press  toward  the  mark 
of  their  calling  in  Christ  Jesus.  Save  them  from  the  evils 
which  beset  their  path;  watch  over  them  by  thhie  infinite 
goodness,  and  preserve  them  by  thine  almighty  power  and 
grace.  O,  suffer  them  not  to  be  led  astray  by  the  deceitful- 
ness  of  their  own  hearts,  and  the  temptations  of  the  world. 
Preserve  them  from  the  influence  of  error,  and  establish  them 
in  the  ways  of  truth  and  righteousness.  Forbid,  Almighty 
God,  that*  they  should  ever  become  immindful  of  the  impor- 
tance of  the  trust  which  thou  hast  committed  to  their  hands. 
O  grant  that  they  may  always  endeavor  to  maintain  the  honor 
of  our  religion,  by  the  purity  of  their  doctrine  and  the  righte- 
ousness of  their  lives.  May  they  faithfully  exhibit  the  truths 
of  thy  word,  and  declare  thy  salvation  to  a  perishing  and  dying 
world;  may  they  labor  diligently  and  faithfully  for  the  salva- 
tion of  those  souls  Avhich  may  be  given  them  in  charge;  and 
may  thy  blessmg  attend  all  their  endeavors  to  build  up  thy 
church,  and  extend  thy  kingdom  on  earth. 

We  pray,  that  they  may  be  strengthened  and  encouraged  in 
every  good  Avork ;  that  they  may  adorn  their  profession  with 
a  holy  walk  and  conversation ;  giving  offence  to  none,  and 
leading  all  by  the  influence  of  their  pious  example,  as  well  as 
virtuous  precepts  in  the  way  they  should  go.  Amidst  all  the 
dangers  and  difficulties  to  which  they  shall  be  exposed  in  the 
faithful  performance  of  the  duties  which  shall  be  incumbent 
upon  them,  may  they  put  their  whole  trust  and  confidence  in 
thy  precious  promises,  and  rejoice  in  the  full  assurance  that 
thou  wilt  never  leave  nor  forsake  them ;  and  when  thou  shalt 
remove  them  from  their  earthly  stewardship,  may  they  be 
found  among  the  number  of  those  who  have  fought  the  good 
fight,  finished  their  course,  and  kept  their  faith,  and  who  shall 


28  LITURGY. 

finally  receive  crowns  of  everlasting  rigjhteousness,  throuu:li 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. — Amen. 


SECTION  XII. 

FORM  OF  ORDAINING  MINISTERS  OF  THE  GOSPKL. 

The  ceremonies  of  Ordination  rnay  be  performed  by  the  assem- 
bled Ministerium,  or  if  preferred,  in  the  church  by  ivhich  the 
Candidates  have  been  called,  or  by  the  Special  Conference,  or 
by  a  Committee  appointedfor  the  purpose  by  the  President.  j1 
Sermon  is  preached  on  the  nature,  duties  and  responsibilities 
of  the  ministerial  office.  The  President  of  the  Ministe- 
rium or  the  Giairman  of  the  Conference,  or  Committee, 
then  addresses  the  Candidates  as  follows  : 

Beloved  Brethren  in  the  Lord : 

Having  sustained  the  usual  test  required  by  the  rules  and 
constitution  of  the  church,  you  now  present  yourselves  to  be 
solemnly  ordained  as  Ministers  of  the  gospel  of  Jesus  Christ. 
The  work,  for  which  you  are  about  to  be  set  apart,  is  so  sacred 
and  important,  that  it  cannot  be  too  seriously  considered ;  and 
I  trust,  that  in  devoting  yourselves  to  this  work,  you  have  been 
influenced  by  the  love  of  Christ,  and  a  sincere  desire  to  serve 
him.  God,  in  his  providence,  hath  chosen  you  as  instruments 
to  glorify  his  name,  in  tlie  salvation  of  sinners.  He  hath  called 
you  to  perform  the  duties,  and  exercise  the  authority  of  min- 
isters of  his  sanctuary,  by  preaching  the  gospel,  calling  sin- 
ners to  repentance,  dispensing  the  blessings  of  Christ's  cove- 
nant to  his  people,  governing  his  church,  and  promoting  the 
interests  of  his  kingdom.  This  is  your  office  and  work.  You 
have  been  separated  from  the  vvorld,  and  are  now  to  be  set 
apart  for  the  exclusive  service  of  God  in  his  sanctuary. 

Suffer  me,  therefore,  on  this  interesting  occasion,  to  exhort 
you  to  walk  worthy  of  the  high  and  holy  calling,  wherewith 
you  hath  been  called.  Take  heed  to  the  nunistry  which  you 
have  received  from  the  Lord.  The  Lord  hath  invested  you 
with  this  sacred  office,  and  you  are  responsible  to  him  for  the 
faithful  performance  of  all  the  duties  connected  with  it ;  preach 
the  word  as  it  is  revealed  in  the  divine  oracles  of  the  Old  and 
New  Testaments,  which  are  given  by  the  inspiration  of  God, 
and  are  profitable  for  doctrine,  reproof,  correction  and  instruc- 
tion in  righteousness ;  declare  the  truth  as  it  is  in  Jesus,  and 
urge  it  upon  the  hearts,  as  well  as  the  understanding  of  your 
hearers,  so  that  they  may  experience  its  saving  influence; 
declare  the  whole  counsel  of  God,  keeping  nothing  back  of 
what  is  given  you  in  charge  ;  present  to  your  hearers  the  entire 
system  of  truth,  as  it  is  revealeci  in  the  word  of  God,  and  leave 
nothing  unpresented,  from  fear,  affection,  or  the  hope  of  re- 


LITURGY 


29 


ward.  When  you  preach,  never  undertake  to  preach  your- 
selves; preach  Christ,  and  hhii  crucified;  preach  the  sfospel, 
the  power  of  God  unto  the  salvation  of  every  one  that  belie  veth ; 
preach  li'om  the  Bible,  study  it  daily,  make  it  tlie  standard 
of  your  doctrines,  and  the  model  of  your  preachina:,  and  what- 
soever you  find  in  the  Inble,  that  confidently  preach :  and  having; 
faithfully  preached  to  your  hearers  the  word  of  God,  observe 
also  their  conduct,  and  see  that  they  walk  in  the  ways  of  sal- 
vation, v.-hich  you  have  pointed  out  to  th^m.  Suffer  them  not 
to  walk  disorderly  without  exertisinj^  tiie  authority  of  chris- 
tian ministers,  and  enforcinpr  the  discipline  of  the  church. 
Admonish,  reprove,  and  exhort  the  sinner  with  all  Ions:  suf- 
ierini;-,  and  hj  your  faithful  admonitions  and  repeated  exhorta- 
tions, endeavor  to  reclaim  him  from  the  error  of  his  way.  If 
he  hearkens  unto  your  admonitions,  and  turns  at  your  reproof, 
you  have  been  instrumen.tal  in  rescuing-  a  soul  from  death ; 
but  if  he  hardens  his  heart,  and  despises  reproof,  he  must  be 
cut  off  like  a  rotten  memberj  lest  he  contaminate  the  whole 
body. 

And  while  you  observe  the  characters  and  conduct  of  others, 
watch  also  over  yourselves,  and  strive  to  render  yourselves 
useful  in  the  cause  by  the  influence  of  your  example,  as  well 
as  your  precepts ;  adorn  the  doctrine  which  you  preach  with 
a  holy  walk  and  conversation.  Give  no  unnecessary  offence 
to  any  one,  and  endeavor  to  gain  the  confidence  and  esteem  of 
all,  as  far  as  consistent  with  your  professional  duties.  In  this 
way,  you  will  shew  yourselves  approved  unto  God,  as  work- 
men that  need  not  be  ashamed ;  and  in  doing  this,  you  will 
save  both  yourselves  and  them  that  hear  you. 

Before  we  proceed  further  in  the  ceremony  of  ordaining 
you  to  the  holy  office  of  the  christian  ministry,  you  are  re- 
quired by  the  constitution  to  answer  the  following  questions  : 

1.  Do  you  believe  the  Scrij:)tures  of  the  Old  and  New  Tes- 
tament to  be  the  word  of  God,  and  the  only  infallible  rule  of 
faith  and  practice .'^     Ans. — "Yes." 

2.  Do  you  believe,  that  the  fiindamental  doctrines  of  the 
word  of  God,  are  taught  in  a  manner  substantially  correct  in 
the  doctrinal  articles  of  the  Augsburg  Confession .'  Ans. — 
"Yes."  ^        ' 

3.  Do  you  promise,  by  the  aid  of  God,  to  perform  all  the 
duties  enjoined  on  you  in  this  Formula,  and  to  submit  your- 
selves to  its  rules  of  government  and  discipline,  as  long  as 
you  remain  members  of  any  Lutheran  Synod .'     xVns. — "Yes." 

4.  Do  you  believe,  that  in  seeking  the  ministerial  office  you 
are  influenced  by  a  sincere  love  to  God  your  Saviour,  and  a 
desire  to  promote  his  glory  and  the  welfare  of  men.^  Ans. — 
"Yes." 

5.  Do  you  promise  faithfully  and  zealously  to  preach  the 
truths  of  the  2:ospel  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  as 
contained  in  the  Holy  Scriptures.'     Ans. — "Yes." 


30  LITURGY. 

These  questions  being  answered,  the  Presiding  3rinisfcr  and 
those  3/inisters  who  shall  assist  him  in  this  jipostolic  act, 
shall  lay  their  right  hands  vpon  the  heads  of  each  of  the 
Candidate^,  kneeling  before  the  altar;  the  presiding  Minis- 
ter saying  : 

In  tlie  name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Clirist,  the  o;reat  head  of  the 
church,  and  Bisliop  of  souls,  we  ordain  thee  to  the  holy  office 
of  a  JMinisterof  the  Gospel;  and  we  earnestly  beseech  Al- 
mighty God  to  send  down  his  Holy  Sjjirit  ujion  you,  to  give 
you  wisdom  and  strength  to  perform  all  the  duties  of  this  of- 
fice, to  the  glory  of  his  name  and  the  edification  of  his  church. 

Let  us  pray. 
Almighty  and  everlasting  God,  we  present  ourselves  in 
huml>le  adoration  before  thee  on  this  solemn  occasion,  and 
devoutly  implore  thy  direction  and  blessing.  We  thank  thee 
that  thou  hast  established  thy  church  upon  earth,  and  that  in 
thy  good  providence,  thou  art  continually  raising  up  ministers 
to  preach  the  gospel  for  the  salvation  of  souls,  and  the  glory 
of  thy  name.  And  we  beseech  thee,  O  thou  great  Shepherd 
and  Bishop  of  souls,  to  bless  those  thy  servants  who  have  now 
been  solemnly  set  apart  for  the  work  of  the  gospel  ministry. 
Give  then  grace,  that  they  may  be  duly  qualified  for  the  work 
to  which  they  have  been  called  and  ordained.  Give  them  a 
deep  and  an  abiding  sense  of  the  importance  of  the  trust  which 
has  been  committed  to  their  hands,  and  strengthen  them  in  the 
performance  of  all  the  duties  connected  with  it.  Enlighten 
their  understanding,  that  they  may  comprehend  the  truths  of 
thy  word,  and  make  knoAvn  the  mysteries  of  the  gospel  of 
Jesus  Christ,  for  the  instruction  and  edification  of  their  hearers. 
Shed  abroad  thy  spirit  more  abundantly  in  their  hearts,  and 
may  they  be  governed  and  directed  in  all  their  professional 
labors  Ijy  a  supreme  regard  for  thy  glory  and  an  earnest  de- 
sire for  the  salvation  of  souls.  INIay  they  faithfully  preach  thy 
word,  and  endeavor,  by  thy  blessing,  to  awaken  the  thought- 
less, alarm  the  impenitent,  comfort  the  broken  hearted, 
strengthen  the  weak,  and  establish  the  faithful  in  the  truths 
and  promises  of  thy  blessed  gospel.  Help  them  to  be  instant 
in  season  and  out  of  season,  to  reprove,  rebuke,  exhort  with  all 
long  suffering  and  doctrine,  and  constantly  and  faithfully  to 
labor  for  those  whom  Christ  hath  purchased  with  his  blood. 
May  they  consider  the  worth  of  immortal  souls,  and  diligently 
watch  for  them  as  they  who  have  to  give  an  account ;  and  in 
laboring  for  the  salvation  of  those  souls  which  are  committed 
to  their  care,  may  they  never  grow  weary  or  faint;  but  may 
they  be  strengthened  in  all  the  difficulties  and  troubles  with 
which  they  shall  meet  in  the  service  of  their  divine  Lord  and 
Master.  Give  them  such  a  sense  of  the  responsibilities  of  their 
stations  that  they  may  devote  all  the  powers  of  their  minds  to 
the  faithful  performance  of  the  duties  devolving  u})on  them. 


LITURGY.  31 

May  they  always  remember  that  they  are  thy  servants,  that 
they  have  entered  into  thy  vineyard  and  engaged  to  do  thy 
work.  INIay  they  constantly  remember  the  solemnity  of  those 
engagements  into  which  they  have  entered  with  the  great 
Head  of  the  church,  and  give  themselves  wholly  to  the  work 
of  serving  him  and  promoting  his  glory.  May  they  exercise 
the  authority  with  which  thou  hast  invested  them,  with  fidelity, 
wisdom,  prudence  and  moderation,so  that  the  church  under  their 
administration,  may  be  preserved  and  edified  in  the  true  prin- 
ciples and  genuine  spirit  of  the  gospel.  May  thy  spirit  direct 
and  thy  love  stimulate  them  in  every  attempt  to  convert  sinners 
to  thee,  and  save  their  souls  from  everlasting  destruction.  And, 
O,  if  it  be  thy  blessed  will,  suffer  them  not  to  labor  in  vain. 
May  the  congregations  which  shall  be  committed  to  their 
charge  receive  the  word  into  their  hearts,  and  bring  forth  the 
fruits  of  righteousness  in  their  lives. 

We  now  commend  these  beloved  brethren  and  fellow  labor- 
ers in  the  gospel  vineyard  to  thy  gracious  care  and  protection. 
We  pray  that  they  may  henceforth  deny  themselves,  take  up 
the  cross  and  follow  their  master  wherever  he  shall  lead  them. 
In  whatever  part  of  thy  vineyard  they  may  be  destined  to 
labor,  may  they  be  strengthened  and  encouraged  in  their  work 
by  thy  gracious  assistance.  In  all  their  dangers  and  tempta- 
tions, may  they  be  upheld  by  thy  power  and  grace.  In  all 
their  trials  and  afflictions,  may  they  be  comforted  by  thy  word 
and  spirit.  May  they  go  forth  into  the  church  and  the  world, 
in  the  name  of  the  Lord,  and  the  strength  of  the  God  of  Hosts, 
and  endeavor  to  be  faithful.  May  they  watch,  pray,  labor, 
suffer  and  endure  unto  the  end,  that  when  the  great  Shepherd 
shall  appear,  they  shall  be  ready  to  appear  with  him  in  glory, 
and  enter  into  the  joys  of  their  Lord. — Amen. 


FORMUIiA 


GOVERNMENT  AND   DISCIPLINE 


Kban*  Hutf^ttm  (^f^ntt^. 


FORMULA 


GOVERNMENT  AND   DISCIPLINE 


EVAN.   LUTHERAN  CHURCH. 


CHAPTER  I. 

PRELIMINARY    PRINCIPLES. 

Section  I.  We  believe  that  from  aii  examination  of  the 
works  of  nature  and  the  course  of  events,  we  may  derive  evi- 
dence of  the  existence  of  God,  and  the  prominent  truths  of 
natural  religion.* 

Sec  II.  But  that  the  evidence  of  natural  religion  is  not 
such,  as  to  afiford  us  a  satisfactory  knowledge  of  the  nature  of 
God,  and  our  relation  to  him ;  nor  its  mfluence  sufficient  to 
urge  us  to  duty ;  f  and  that  therefore  a  farther  revelation  from 
God  is  desirable. 

Sec.  ill  We  believe  that  such  a  revelation  God  has  given, 
at  sundry  times,  and  in  divers  manners  unto  the  fathers,  and 
in  latter  days  by  his  Divine  Son  Jesus  Christ,  and  his  inspired 
servants ;  J  and  that  this  revelation  is  contained  in  the  books 
known  in  protestant  Christendom,  as  the  01d§  and  New  Tes- 
tament; that  every  individual  is  bound  to  receive  this  as  his 
infallible  rule  of  faith  and  practice,  and  to  be  governed  by  it.  || 

Sec.  IV.  We  hold  that  liberty  of  conscience  and  the  free 
exercise  of  private  judgment  in  matters  of  religion,  are  natu- 
ral and  unalienable  rights  of  men,  of  which  no  government, 
civil  or  ecclesiastical  can  deprive  us. IT 

Sec.  V.  As  order  is  necessary  to  the  prosperity  of  every 
associate  body,  and  as  Jesus  Christ  has  left  no  entire,  specific 
form  of  Government  and  Disciplme  for  his  church ;  it  is  the 
duty  of  every  individual  church  to  adopt  such  regulations  as 

*Roin.i.  20.  tActsiv.  12.  Rom.  iii.  1,  2.  JHeb.  1.1,2.  $  2  Tim.  iii.  16. 
;||  John  V.  39.         Acts  xvii.  Jl.  John  xiv.  16,  17.  ^  Bom.  ii.  13. 

•aad  others.    Can.  vi.  1,  23.    Acts  iv.  19. 


36  FORMULA  OF 

appear  to  them  most  consistent  with  the  spirit  and  precepts  of 
the  New  Testament,  and  best  calculated  to  subserve  the  in- 
terests of  the  church  of  Christ. 

Sec.  VI.  And  as  men  exercising  the  right  of  private  judg- 
ment, agree  in  the  opinion,  that  Christianity  requires  a  social 
connexion  among  its  professors,  and  as  experience  proves  that 
men  will  differ  in  some  of  their  views  of  doctrine  and  discip- 
line ;  and  as  too  much  difference  of  opinion  would  be  prejudi- 
cial to  the  objects  of  the  association ;  therefore  reason  dictates 
that  those  of  similar  views  should  associate  together,  that  it  is 
their  duty  to  require  for  admission  to  church-membership 
among  them,  or  for  induction  into  the  sacred  office,  and  for 
continuEuice  in  either,  such  terms  as  they  deem  most  accordant 
with  the  precepts  and  spirit  of  the  Bible. 

Sec.  VII.  Upon  the  broad  basis  of  these  principles,  was 
the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Church  founded,  immediately  after 
the  Reformation.  Adhering  to  the  same  principles,  the  Church 
in  America  is  governed  by  three  Judicatories :  the  Council  of 
each  individual  Church,  the  District  Synods  consisting  of  all 
the  clergy,  and  an  equal  number  of  laymen  from  a  particular 
district  of  country,  and  one  General  Synod,  formed  by 
representatives  from  all  the  diflferent  Synods  of  the  Lutheran 
Church.  The  ratio  of  clerical  and  lay  representatives  is  de- 
termined in  the  Constitution  of  the  General  Synod  ;  and 
the  powers  of  this  body  are  only  those  of  an  Jldvisory  Council. 


CHAPTER  II. 
OF  THE  CHURCH. 

PART.  I. 

OF  THE  INVISIBLE  CHURCH. 

Section  1.  The  true  or  invisible  Church  of  Christ  is  the 
collective  body  of  all  *  those  of  every  religious  denomination 
in  the  world,  who  are  in  a  state  of  grace,  t 

Sec.  II.  The  true  Church  of  Christ  is  a  spiritual  J  society, 
consisting  of  members  whose  qualifications  §  are  spiritual,  and 
who  are  associated  for  spiritual  purposes.  || 

Sec.  III.  It  is  a  catholic  or  universal  IT  society  :  its  mem- 
bers not  being  confined  to  any  particular  nation  or  religious 
denomination. 


PART  II. 

OF  THE  EXTERNAL  OR  VISIBLE  CHURCH. 

Section  1.  The  visible  church  is  the  collective  body  of 
those  who  profess  the  Christian  religion;  consisting  of  all  those 

*Eph.  iv.  1.7.  tMatt.  vii.  21.  xii.  60.  Acts  x.  35.  1  John  xviii.  36. 
1  John  iv.  13.  ||  Eph.  iv.  12.  iThess.  v.  ll.  IT  1  Cor.  i.  2.  John  x.  16. 
Rom.  xii.  4.    Eph.  iv.  4.  6. 


THE  LUTHERAN  CHURCH.  37 

who  have  been  admitted  to  membership  by  baptism,  *  and 
have  not  been  deprived  of  it  by  excommunication. 

Sec.  II.  Of  this  society  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ 
is  the  true  and  only  head;t  having  neither  abandoned  his 
church  nor  appointed  any  vicar  in  his  stead. 

Sec.  III.  As  the  spirit  of  Christianity  leads  its  possessors 
to  social  intercourse  |  with  each  other ;  and  as  such  a  connex- 
ion is  essential  to  the  accomplishment  of  the  object  of  the 
clu'istian  church ;  and  as  such  a  relation  can  subsist  only 
among  persons  of  contigiious  residence ;  therefore  christians, 
living  near  together  have,  fron  the  time  of  the  Apostles,§ 
formed  themselves  into  societies,  for  the  better  attainment  of 
the  objects  of  the  christian  institution.  And  every  society 
participates  in  the  duties  of  the  whole  church. 

Sec.  IV.  It  is  the  duty  of  every  such  society,  and  of  the 
visil^le  church  at  large,  to  have  the  word  and  sacraments  ad- 
ministered in  their  purity,  ||  to  give  an  adequate  and  just  sup- 
port to  the  pastor  or  pastors  who  minister  unto  them,  to  pro- 
vide for  the  perpetuation  of  an  able  and  faithful  ministry,  IT 
^nd  to  endeavor  to  propao;ate  the  gospel  to  the  ends  of  the 
earth.  ° 

Sec.  V.  It  is  the  duty  of  the  church  to  watch  over  the  pu- 
rity and  faithfulness  of  her  members.  ** 

Sec.  VL  The  jurisdiction  of  the  church  is  purely  spiritual ;. 
it  ought  to  have  no  connexion  with  the  civil  government,  ff 
neither  ought  its  decisions  be  enforced  by  the  arm  of  ci-'jil 
power. 

Sec.  VII.  The  power  of  the  church  is  purely  declarative, 
whether  exercised  by  an  individual  church-council,  or  by  any 
other  ecclesiastical  judicatory ;  i.  e.  the  Bible  is  their  juridical^ 
code,  and  their  decisions  are  valid  only  because  found'ed  on" 
scripture. 

Sec.  VIII.  The  visible  church  is  not  an  association  to  which 
we  may  belong,  or  not,  at  our  option;  but  it  s the  duty  of 
every  one  who  lias  an  opportunity,  to  be  a  faithful  member 
ofit-.n 


CHAPTER  III. 

OF  THE  0FFI<:ERS  OF  THE  CHUPjCH 

OF  PASTORS. 

Section  1,  Our  Lord  and  Saviour  himself  instituted  the 
clerical  office  in  the  New  Testament  church,  and  made  it  of 

*MatU  xrviii.  19.  fEph.v  23,24.  i.  22.  t  John  xiii.  34,  35,  Eph.  iv. 
3.  T.  19.  $Actsii.  41  1  Thess.  ii  14.  Gal.  L  22.  ||  1  Tim.  iv.  6.  vi. 
3.  5.      Gal.  I.  8,  9.  IT  Tit.  i.  5.      2  Tim.  ii.  2.  °  Malt,  xsviii,  19,  20. 

**  I  Cor.  V.  7.  IJ.        tt  John  xviii.  36.        JJ  MaU.  xx  viii.  19.  xi.  28,  29. 

2w  * 


38  FORMULA.    OF 

perpetual  standing.*  Tlie  persons  filling  this  office,  are  in 
scripture  designated  by  different  names,  as  bishop,  presbyter 
or  elder,  &c.  t  indicative  of  the  duties  of  the  office.  All  these 
are  by  divine  right  of  equal  rank,  J  and  their  duties  are  prin- 
cipally these  :  to  expound  the  word  of  God,  to  conduct  the  pub- 
lic worship  of  God,  §  to  administer  the  sacraments  of  the 
church,  II  and  to  admonish  men  of  their  duties,  IT  as  well  as  by 
all  proper  means,  public  and  private,  to  edify  the  church  of 
Christ. 

Sec.  II.  Those  other  officers  who  were  endowed  with  mi- 
raculous gifts,  and  whose  instrumentality  Christ  used  in  first 
forming  the  church,  were  extraordinary  and  of  temporary 
standuig. 

Sec.  III.  Pastors  are  amenable  for  their  conduct  to  the 
Synod  to  which  they  belong  ;  and  that  Synod  is  the  tribunal 
which  has  the  entire  jurisdiction  over  them :  excepting  in 
those  cases  where  a  regular  appeal  is  obtained  to  the  General 
Synod,  agreeably  to  Art.  iii.  sec.  v.  1.  2.  of  the  Constitution 
of  General  Synod. 

Sec.  IV.  No  minister  shall  knowingly  grant  to  a  member 
of  another  congregation  any  privileges  of  the  church,  which 
would  be  denied  to  said  member  by  his  own  pastor. 

Sec.  V.  It  is  the  sacred  duty  of  every  minister  so  to  con- 
duct himself,  that  his  life  shall  present  to  his  congregations  an 
example  of  true  christian  propriety  of  deportment:  And 
should  any  minister  of  our  cliurch  be  guilty  of  an  open  vice, 
(which  may  God  in  mercy  prevent!)  it  shall  be  the  duty  of 
the  church-council  earnestly  to  exhort  him  several  times  to 
reformation;  and  if  this  should  prove  ineffectual,  or  if  the 
case  be  such  as  to  bring  disgrace  upon  the  church,  to  report 
him  to  the  President  of  the  Synod. 

OF  ELDERS  AND  DEACONS^. 

Sec.  VI.  The  other  officers  of  the  church  are  Elders  and 
Deacons,  who  are  elected  by  the  members  of  the  church,  as 
their  agent  to  perform  some  of  the  duties  originally  devolving 
on  themselves.  The  principal  duties  of  Elders  are,  to  aid  the 
pastor  or  pastors  in  administering  the  government  and  disci- 
pline of  tlie  church  ;  to  endeavor  to  preserve  peace  and  har- 
mony in  the  church ;  to  visit  the  congregational  schools,  and 
promote  the  religious  education  of  the  children  of  the  church ; 
and  to  visit  the  sick  and  afflicted;  and  aid  in  the  performance 
of  such  other  duties  as  are  incumbent  on  the  church-council. 

The  duties  of  the  Deacons'  office  are  principally  these  :  to 
lead  an  exemplary  life  as  commanded  in  Scripture,  **  to  min- 
ister unto  the  poor,  ft  extending  to  their  wants,  and  distribut- 

*  Matt,  xxviii.  19,  20.  2  Tim.  ii  2.  Tit.  i.  5.  1 1  Cor.  iv.  1.  Eph.iv.  11. 
t  Luke  xxii.  25,  26.      Acts  xx.  17,  com|mreil  with  2S,  ^  Eph.   iv.  11,  V2. 

Acts  viii.  23.  31.  iPcl.  v.  1,2.  ||  Malt,  xxviii.  19.  1  Cor.  xi.  20.  iv.  1. 
TT  Acts  vi.  2.  6.        **  1  Tim-  viii.  13,  and  others.        ft  Acts  vi.  2.  6. 


THE     LUTHERAN     CHURCH.  3^ 

ing  faithfully  amongst  theni  the  collections  which  may  be 
made  for  their  use ;  to  assist  the  pastor  in  the  administration 
of  the  Eucharist,  to  attend  and  render  all  necessary  service  at 
stated  worship ;  to  see  that  their  minister  receives  a  just  and 
adequate  support,  according  to  the  commands  of  our  Lord ; 
to  administer  the  temporal  concerns  of  the  church  ;  and  to  aid 
in  the  performance  of  such  other  duties  as  are  incumbent  on 
the  church-council.  Both  these  ofl&cers  are  elected  by  the 
people,  and  it  is  their  duty  to  feel  the  deepest  interest  in  the 
advancement  of  piety  among  the  members  of  the  church,  and 
to  exert  their  utmost  influence  to  promote  it. 

Sec.  VII.  The  elders  and  deacons  are  the  representatives 
of  the  whole  church,  and  each  church  shall  determine  the 
number  of  their  ofl&cers,  and  the  term  of  their  duration  in 
ofl5ce ;  yet  in  no  case  shall  they  serve  less  than  two  years,  nor 
more  than  eight,  unless  re-elected.   - 

Sec.  VIII.  When  persons  have  been  elected  to  the  office 
of  elder  or  deacon,  they  shall  be  inducted  into  their  office  ac- 
cording to  the  form  prescribed  by  the  church.  *  Those  con- 
gregations which  have  been  in  the  habit  of  having  trustees, 
may,  if  they  deem  it  expedient,  still  retain  them,  and  con- 
tinue to  them  such  privileges  as  they  may  deem  expedient. 


CHAPTER  IV. 


OF    THE    CHURCH-COUNCIL. 


Section  I.  The  church-council  is  the  lowest  judicatory  oi 
the  church,  consisting  of  the  pastor  or  pastors,  and  all  the 
elders  and  deacons  of  a  particular  church. 

Sec.  II.  The  pastor,  together  with  half  the  other  existing 
members  of  the  council,  and  in  the  necessary  absence  of  the 
pastor,  two-thirds  of  the  remaining  members  of  the  council, 
shall  constitute  a  quorum. 

Sec  III.  But  no  business  connected  with  the  government 
or  discipline  of  the  church,  shall  be  transacted  without  the 
presence  of  the  minister,  unless  his  absence  is  unavoidable,  or 
voluntary,  or  the  church  be  vacant.  And  when  present,  the 
pastor  shall  be  ex-officio  chairman. 

Sec.  IV.  The  church-council  t  shall  have  the  superintend- 
ance  of  all  the  temporal  concerns  of  the  church,  and  shall  see 
that  they  are  administered  with  wisdom,  faithfulness  and  jus- 
tice. They  shall  also  elect  a  deputy  to  represent  them  at  the 
annual  Synodical  meeting. 

Sec.  V.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  council  to  admit  to 
membership  adults,  who  shall  make  application,  and  whom, 
on  mature  examination,  they  shall  judge  to  be  possessed  of  the 

*  Vide  "  Liturgy,  8tc."  f  1  Thess.  v.  12,  K. 


40  FORMULA    OF 

qualifications  hereafter  specified.*  They  shall  be  obedient 
subjects  of  divine  <irace — that  is,  they  must  either  be  genuine 
christians,  or  satisfy  the  church-council  that  they  are  sincere- 
ly cndeavorinu;  to  become  such.  Alsotoadmit  to  the  commu- 
nion oi  the  church,  all  those  who  were  admitted  to  church 
membership  in  their  infancy,  and  whom  on  like  examination, 
they  shall  judi^e  j)osscssed  of^  the  above-mentioned  qualifica- 
tions. No  one  shall  be  considered  a  fit  sul)ject  for  confirma- 
tion who  has  not  previously  attended  a  course  of  reliij;ious  lec- 
tures, delivered  by  the  pastor,  on  the  most  important  doctrines 
and  principles  of  rcli<^ion ;  unless  the  pastor  should  be  satis- 
fied that  the  applicant's  attainments  are  adequate  without  this 
attendance.  And  Avhen  adults  are  admitted  to  membership, 
their  baptism  shall,  if  possilile,  be  performed  publicly  before 
the  church:  and  when  members  who  were  i)aptized  in  their 
infancy  are  admitted  to  full  comnmnion,  they  shall  in  the  same 
public  manner  confirm  their  ba}>tismal  vows  according  to  the 
form  of  confirmation  customary  in  the  church. 

Si:c.  VI.  It  is  recommended  to  the  church-council  to  keep 
a  complete  list  of  all  the  communing  members  of  the  church. 

Sec.  VII.  If  any  member  of  the  church-council  should 
conduct  himself  in  a  manner  unworthy  of  his  office,  he  may 
be  accused  before  the  council,  and  if  found  guilty,  his  case 
shall  be  referred  to  the  whole  church  for  decision. 

Skc.  VIII.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  council  to  administer 
the  discipline  of  the  church,  on  all  those  whose  conduc^  is  in- 
consistent with  their  christian  profession,  or  who  entertain  fun- 
damental errors,  t  To  this  end  they  shall  have  power  to  cite 
any  of  their  church  members  to  appear  liefore  them ;  and  to 
endeavor  to  obtain  other  witnesses  when  the  case  may  require 
it.  It  shall  further  be  the  duty  of  the  council,  when  any  mem- 
ber offends,  first  privately  to  admonish  him,  or  if  necessary, 
to  call  him  to  an  account,  and  when  they  shall  deem  these  mea- 
sures ineffectual,  to  suspend  or  excommunicate  him ;  that  is, 
to  debar  him  from  the  privileges  peculiar  to  church  member- 
ship, according  to  the  precepts  of  the  New  Testament  laid 
down  in  this  form. .  It  shall  also  be  their  duty  to  restore^  those 
subjects  of  suspension  or  excommunication,  to  all  the  privi- 
leges of  the  church,  who  shall  manifest  sincere  repentance. 
Every  act  of  excommunication  or  of  restoration,  may  be  pub- 
lished to  the  church,  if  deemed  necessary  by  the  majority  of 
the  council. 

Six:.  IX.  The  church-council  may  at  any  time  be  con- 
vened by  the  minister;  and  it  shall  be  his  duty  to  call  a  meet- 
ing when  requested  by  two  members  of  the  council,  or  by  one- 
fourth  of  the  electors  of  the  church,  or  when  directed  by  the 
Synod. 

*Markxvi.  J6.     John  iii.  6.     Acta  vili.  l2.     xvi.  14,  15.     fl  Cor.  v.  7,  13, 
aCor.ii.  7..    Gal.  vi.  l. 


THE  LUTHERAN  CHURCH.  41 

Sec.  X.  It  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  church-council  to  watch 
over  the  religious  education  of  the  children  of  the  church,  and 
to  see  that  they  be  occasionally  collected,  for  the  purpose  of 
being  taught  the  Catechism  of  the  church,  and  instructed  in 
the  duties  and  principles  of  the  christian  religion.  The  coun- 
cil of  every  church  shall  have  the  management  of  the  school- 
house  attached  to  that  church,  and  shall  be  ex  officio  trustees 
of  the  same.  They  shall  endeavor  to  obtain  pious,  well  quali- 
fied and  faithful  teachers,  and  to  see  that  the  children  of  the 
church,  as  far  as  practicable,  attend  this  school,  and  that  they 
be  there  also  taught  the  Catechism  of  the  church,  and  in  ge- 
neral, the  duties  of  religion.  In  all  places  where  there  is  not 
yet  a  school-house  attached  to  the  church,  they  shall  encour- 
age the  people  and  endeavor  to  have  one  erected.  And  no  per- 
son shall  teach  in  any  of  our  congregational  school-houses 
without  the  permission  of  the  church-council. 

Sec.  XI.  The  church-council  shall  keep  a  record  of  their 
proceedings,  of  all  the  baptisms,  and  of  persons  admitted  to 
sacramental  communion;  an  abstract  of  which  shall  be  an- 
nually sent  to  the  Synod  for  inspection. 

Sec.  XII.  In  all  cases  of  appeal  from  the  decisions  of  the 
church-council,  the  council  shall  take  no  further  measures 
grounded  on  their  decision  until  the  sentence  has  been  reviewed 
by  the  Synod.  But  if  the  decision  appealed  from,  be  a  sen- 
tence of  suspension  or  excommunication,  it  shall  immediately 
take  eflfect  and  continue  in  force  until  reversed  by  the  Synod. 
And  in  every  case  of  appeal,  the  church-council  shall  send  a 
detailed  and  correct  account  of  their  proceeding  in  the  case, 
and  of  the  charges  and  evidence  on  both  sides. 

Sec.  XIII.  Any  vaceuit  congregation  also  may  send  a  dele- 
gate, to  lay  its  concerns  before  the  Synod  :  And  the  church- 
councils  of  each  clerical  district  may  annually  send  to  the 
Synod  as  many  lay  delegates,  as  there  are  ministers  present  at 
the  Synod  from  said  districts 


CHAPTER  V. 


OF  CHURCH  MEMBERS. 


Section  I.  The  members  of  any  particular  church  are  all 
those  members  of  the  visible  (see  chap.  2,  sect.  1,)  church, 
who  are  associated  together  under  some  form  of  christian  go- 
vernment and  discipline,  for  divine  worship,  and  the  better  at- 
tainment of  the  objects  of  the  christian  institution. 

»Sec.  II.  Every  church  member  is  amenable  to  the  council, 
and  must  appear  before  them  when  cited,  and  submit  to  the. 
discipline  of  the  church  regularly  administered.* 

*TJt..  iii.  10.    Malt,  jviii.  l7, 18^ 


<i^  FORMULA   OF 

Sec.  Ill,  It  is  tlie  duty  of  every  church  member  to  lead 
a  christian  life:  that  is,  to  perform  all  tiie  duties  required  of 
liim  or  her,  in  scripture.  Thus  it  is  tlie  duty  of  adults  to  per- 
form all  the  cliristian  duties,  not  to  ne'jclect  the  i)ublic  wot- 
sliip  of  God;-^  nor  the  j)articipation  of  the  Lord's  Supper,! 
whenever  an  opportunity  is  afforded.  It  is  the  duty  of  pa- 
rents to  educate  their  children  in  the  nurture  and  admonition 
of  the  Lord;]:  to  teach  them  the  doctrines  of  the  church,  and 
to  subject  them  to  the  ordinances  of  the  same.§  And  when 
youno"  members  reach  the  years  of  maturity,  and  have  attained 
the  natural  al^ility  to  partake  of  the  Lord's  Supper  in  the 
manner  commanded,  it  is  their  duty  to  be  worthy  communi- 
cants at  the  Lord's  table. 

Sec.  IV.  Any  member  beins^  dissatisfied  with  the  decision 
of  the  church-council  relative  to  himself,  may  appeal  to  th^ 
Synod.  But  in  every  such  case,  the  applicant  shall  give  no- 
tice to  the  church-council  of  his  intention,  either  immediately, 
or  within  two  weeks  of  the  time  when  the  sentence  was  made 
known  to  him ;  and  shall  specify  to  them  the  reasons  of  his 
dissatisfaction,  and  the  ground  of  his  appeal. 

Sec.  V.  It  is  recommended,  that  when  a  member  of  one  of 
our  churches  moves  into  the  bounds  of  another,  and  wishes  to 
be  admitted  to  the  privileges  of  the  church,  he  shall  bring  with 
him  a  certificate  of  good  standing  from  his  former  pastor. 

Sec.  VI.  It  is  recommended  as  accordant  with  the  princi- 
ples of  the  New  Testament,  that  the  members  of  the  church 
ought  not  to  prosecute  each  other  before  a  civil  tribunal,  until 
they  have  first  made  an  attempt  to  settle  their  point  of  differ- 
ence through  the  mediation  of  their  christian  brethren. 


CHAPTER  VL 


OF  ELECTIONS. 


Section  I.  All  congregational  elections  must  be  published 
by  the  church-council  to  the  congregation,  at  least  two  weeks 
before  the  election. 

Sec.  II.  The  council  may  publish  a  congregational  meeting 
for  any  lawful  purpose  when  tJicy  shall  deem  it  necessary,  and 
they  shall  be  compelled  so  to  do,  when  required  by  one-third 
of  the  lawful  electors  of  the  church. 

Sec.  III.  Tlie  electors  of  any  particular  church  in  our  con- 
nexion, are  all  those  who  are  in  full  communion  with  the  same, 
who  submit  to  its  government  and  discipline  regularly  admin- 
istered, and  who  contribute  according  to  their  ability  and  en- 
gagements to  all  its  necessary  expenditures. 

*Heb.  X.  25.  Col.  iii.  IG.  Acts  ii.  46.  Matt,  xviii.  20.  Exod  xx.  8.  Psalm 
Ixxxiv.  2.  9.  U.  fl  Cor.  xi.  24,  25.  lEph.  vi.  4.  «^Eph.  vi.  4.  2  Tim.  Iii. 
14,  15. 


THE  LUTHERAN  CHURCH  43 

Sec.  IV.  At  all  elections  for  Elders  or  Deacons,  no  person 
may  be  elected  to  either  of  said  offices,  who  is  not  a  member 
in  ftill  communion  with  said  church. 

Sec.  V.  When  an  election  is  held  in  a  vacant  congregation 
for  a  pastor,  two-thirds  of  all  the  electors  shall  be  necessary  to 
an  election,  and  if  the  votes  were  not  unanimous,  it  is  recom- 
mended that  the  presiding  officer  shall  invite  the  minority  to 
concur  in  the  decision.  He  shall  give  the  members  a  certifi- 
cate, signed  by  himself,  of  the  election.  This  certificate,  with 
a  statement  of  the  support*  which  they  promise  him,  shall  be 
a  legal  call  to  the  pastor  therein  specified. 

Sec.  VI.  At  elections  for  members  of  the  church-council, 
the  existing  council  shall  nominate  twice  as  many  persons  as 
are  to  be  elected,  and  the  church  may  nominate  half  as  many 
more,  from  whom  the  officers  may  be  chosen. 

Sec.  VII.  If,  from  any  cause,  a  vacancy  occurs  in  the  coun- 
cil in  the  interval  between  the  stated  elections,  it  shall  be  filled 
without  delay  by  a  special  election,  and  the  person  thus  elected 
shall  serve  until  the  regular  expiration  of  the  time  of  the  mem- 
ber in  whose  place  he  was  elected. 


CHAPTER  VII. 

OF  PRAYER-3IEETINGS,  &C. 

Sectioiv  I.  As  prayer  is  one  of  the  most  necessary  duties 
of  a  christian,!  and  as  prayer-meetings  have  been  of  the  ut- 
most importance  and  usefulness,  it  is  therefore  most  earnestly 
recommended  to  the  difierent  churches  in  our  connexion,  to 
establish  and  promote  them  among  our  members.  These 
meetings  may  be  held  in  the  church,  school-house,  or  in  pri- 
vate houses ;  and  their  object  is  the  spiritual  edification  of  the 
persons  present;  but  the  utmost  precaution  must  ever  be  ob- 
served, that  God,  who  is  a  Spirit,  be  worshipped  in  spirit  and 
in  truth — that  they  be  characterized  by  that  solemnity  and  de- 
corum which  ought  ever  to  attend  divine  worship;  and  that  no 
disorder  be  tolerated,  or  any  thing  that  is  calculated  to  inter- 
rupt the  devotions  of  those  who  are  convened,  or  prevent  their 
giving  the  fullest  attention  to  him  who  is  engaged  in  leading 
Sie  meeting ; — in  short,  that  according  to  the  injunctions  of  the 
Apostle,  all  things  be  done  "decently  and  in  order." 

Sec.  II.  It  is  solemnly  recommended  to  all  church-mem- 
bers, and  more  especidly  to  the  members  of  the  council,  to 
make  daily  worship  in  their  family  a  sacred  duty.  J 

Sec.  III.  It  is  recommended  that  no  one  shall  be  permitted 
in  future  to  act  as  a  sponsor,  unless  he  or  or  she  be  in  full  com- 
munion with  the  christian  church. 

*1  Tim.  V.  8.  \  Cor.  ix.  14.  Luke  x.  7.  j  1  Thess.  v.  17.  Luke  iviii.  U 
Col.  iv.  2.    X  ^^^  "•  ^'    ^Pb*  vi*  ^-    -^cta  z.  13.    Jer.  z.  25. 


44  .  FORMULA  &C. 

Sec.  IV.  It  is  expedient  tliat  no  person  be  permitted  to 
preach  in  any  of  the  cliurches  in  our  connexion,  except  by 
consent  of  the  pastor  and  council  of  said  church,  and  in  the  ab- 
sence of  the  pastor,  by  permission  of  the  council. 


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